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The sign at the Robert Goddard display. It reads


THE FIRST LIQUID FUELD ROCKET

This is a full scale replica of Dr. Goddard's rocket. Launched on March 16, 1926 at Aburn, Massachusetts. The flight lasted 2½ seconds. The rocket achieved a height of 41 feet, attached a speed of 60 mph, and traveled 185 feet.


 
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Time picture taken Wed Jun 27 12:05:34 2007
Location picture taken Indoor Exhibit Gallery
Visitor Center
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD
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