Dr. Robert Goddard successfully launches a rocket in 1930 in the New Mexico desert

In 1930, Dr. Goddard prepared for a historic rocket flight in the New Mexico desert. His home movies document the meticulous preparations and the first use of a countdown procedure. The rocket achieved an altitude of 2000 feet and a speed of 500 miles per hour, marking a significant milestone in rocket history, signaled by the first mushroom cloud over the desert.

What year did the historic rocket flight take place in the New Mexico Desert?

• 1950

• 1940

• 1930

• 1920

Who was responsible for supervising the details of the desert launch?

• Doctor Hawking

• Doctor Goddard

• Doctor Einstein

• Doctor Curie

What was the purpose of the car journey mentioned in the transcript?

• To explore the desert

• To transport equipment

• To carry the team to the Black House

• To test the rocket

To what altitude did the rocket climb during the launch?

• 1000 feet

• 1500 feet

• 2000 feet

• 2500 feet

What speed did the rocket achieve during its flight?

• 400 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

• 300 miles per hour

• 600 miles per hour