1938 rocket
Roswell Museum and Art Center; following text is from placard
This rocket was built by Dr. Goddard and his crew of three in July of 1938.
In the following month, it flew to an altitude of 3,294 feet and dropped slowly back to the prairie by parachute. The height of ascent was measured using a small recording barometer mounted within the rocket.
Although Dr. Goddard continued his pioneering rocketry for another seven years, this was his last successful flight test.
1938 rocket
Roswell Museum and Art Center; following text is from placard
This rocket was built by Dr. Goddard and his crew of three in July of 1938.
In the following month, it flew to an altitude of 3,294 feet and dropped slowly back to the prairie by parachute. The height of ascent was measured using a small recording barometer mounted within the rocket.
Although Dr. Goddard continued his pioneering rocketry for another seven years, this was his last successful flight test.