Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched a liquid oxygen-gasoline rocket on March 16, 1926, in Auburn, Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone in modern rocketry. This achievement paved the way for future advancements in space exploration. The launch occurred 100 years ago, celebrating a breakthrough moment in the history of rocket science.

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