First Rocket Launch - Auburn MA - Guinness World Records on Waymarking.com

The earliest launch of a liquid-fuelled rocket (patented 14 Jul 1914) was by Dr Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882-1945) of the USA, at Auburn, Massachusetts, USA on 16 Mar 1926, when his rocket reached an altitude of 12.5m 41ft and travelled a distance of 56m 184ft.

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This is located at the Pakachoag Golf Course in Auburn, MA. There is a wall with trees and bushes to the right of the club house. This splits two fairways from one another. Follow the wall to the end and you will see the marker. It stands about 3 feet tall.

Date the Record Happened: 3/16/1926 Where did this record happen: Auburn, MA Who Broke this record: Dr Robert Hutchings Goddard Is there something to see here?: Yes What is there to see here: Marker showing the launch site Website that Shows record happening or area now: [Web Link]

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