Igniting the Space Age: 100 Years Since the First Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch

A century ago, a small rocket rose from a snowy field in Massachusetts and changed the world.

On March 16, 1926, Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket. Working nearly alone, Goddard proved that controlled liquid propulsion was possible. That single experimental flight became the foundation of modern rocketry and opened the door to satellites, human spaceflight, lunar missions, and today’s journeys toward Mars.

In honor of this milestone anniversary, we invite you to revisit the moment that ignited the Space Age during a special presentation led by one of our subject matter experts. Explore the significance of this historic milestone and its lasting impact on today’s rocket technology and human space exploration.

These presentations are included with admission.