Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation

Join us in honoring Dr. Robert and Esther Goddard's legendary first liquid filled rocket launch on March 16th, 1926. We will be celebrating where it happened, in Auburn, Massachusetts for the 100 year anniversary from March 13th-16th, 2026. Join our newsletter to be informed of events and activities leading up to and during the celebration.

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Celebrating Innovation in Space

Join us as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard's groundbreaking liquid-fueled rocket launch in Auburn, MA, from March 13th to 16th, 2026.

A stylized, retro-futuristic rocket with a red body and silver accents is depicted against a clear blue sky. The rocket features round blue windows and red spheres on its silver fins.
A stylized, retro-futuristic rocket with a red body and silver accents is depicted against a clear blue sky. The rocket features round blue windows and red spheres on its silver fins.

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Celebration Events

Join us for a series of exciting events celebrating Robert Goddard's historic rocket launch.

Educational Programs

Engage with our educational initiatives to learn about rocket science and Goddard's legacy.

A large rocket stands tall against a clear blue sky, partially obscured by the green leaves of a nearby tree. The rocket is marked with an American flag and features black and white sections.
A large rocket stands tall against a clear blue sky, partially obscured by the green leaves of a nearby tree. The rocket is marked with an American flag and features black and white sections.
Community Involvement

Participate in community activities and help us honor the achievements of Robert Goddard.

Explore exhibitions showcasing the history and impact of liquid-fueled rockets.

Exhibitions
A neon sign shaped like a rocket is mounted on a dark wall, featuring glowing colors of blue, orange, and white. The central part of the rocket has a 'C' symbol, and its tail emits a vibrant orange glow, simulating flames or motion.
A neon sign shaped like a rocket is mounted on a dark wall, featuring glowing colors of blue, orange, and white. The central part of the rocket has a 'C' symbol, and its tail emits a vibrant orange glow, simulating flames or motion.
A towering white rocket with bold red letters spelling 'United States' against a bright blue sky. The rocket has a pointed tip and is partially adorned with black stripes.
A towering white rocket with bold red letters spelling 'United States' against a bright blue sky. The rocket has a pointed tip and is partially adorned with black stripes.

Celebration Projects

Explore our initiatives for the centennial celebration.

A park scene featuring a large rocket model standing prominently amidst lush greenery and well-maintained landscaping. The rocket is surrounded by trees with vibrant green and red leaves, set against a clear blue sky. In the background, a few buildings peek through the foliage.
A park scene featuring a large rocket model standing prominently amidst lush greenery and well-maintained landscaping. The rocket is surrounded by trees with vibrant green and red leaves, set against a clear blue sky. In the background, a few buildings peek through the foliage.
Rocket Launch

Commemorating Goddard's historic liquid rocket launch.

A tall, white and black rocket stands against a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and buildings. An American flag is visible beside it. The image is taken from inside a vehicle, with the rocket visible through the side mirror as well, showing a reflection of the road and surrounding landscape.
A tall, white and black rocket stands against a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and buildings. An American flag is visible beside it. The image is taken from inside a vehicle, with the rocket visible through the side mirror as well, showing a reflection of the road and surrounding landscape.
Community Events

Join us for engaging activities and celebrations.

A large rocket standing upright against a clear blue sky. The rocket is painted white with black and red accents, and the word 'USA' is prominently displayed along with a U.S. flag. Sunlight creates a lens flare across the image.
A large rocket standing upright against a clear blue sky. The rocket is painted white with black and red accents, and the word 'USA' is prominently displayed along with a U.S. flag. Sunlight creates a lens flare across the image.
A white rocket with black markings is pointing towards the sky, framed against a backdrop of scattered clouds. In the foreground, there are large blue metallic structures, possibly part of a launch pad or support system.
A white rocket with black markings is pointing towards the sky, framed against a backdrop of scattered clouds. In the foreground, there are large blue metallic structures, possibly part of a launch pad or support system.
Educational Programs

Learn about rocket science and Goddard's legacy.

Exhibits

Showcasing the history of rocket innovation.

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A panoramic view of a rocket garden displaying several space rockets, set in an outdoor museum environment. Tall, white rockets are stationed upright among palm trees and walkways, with a clear sky overhead. Visitors can be seen walking around, and the composition gives a sense of grandeur and human achievement in space exploration.
A panoramic view of a rocket garden displaying several space rockets, set in an outdoor museum environment. Tall, white rockets are stationed upright among palm trees and walkways, with a clear sky overhead. Visitors can be seen walking around, and the composition gives a sense of grandeur and human achievement in space exploration.

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