[079] Gyroscope and associated parts used in flight of April 19 1932

Photographer

Esther C. Goddard

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Description

Close-up photograph of "Gyroscope and associated parts used in flight of April 19 1932" (annotation by Esther Goddard). Robert Goddard had a lifelong interest in gyroscopes and turned his focus to them with intent in 1932 to develop gyroscopes to further stabilize his rockets. This particular test achieved flight with pressure generated by liquid nitrogen, and eight gyro-controlled vanes (four into blast and four into slipstream) for stabilization. Its length was 10 feet 9½ inches and its weight empty was 19½ pounds. It achieved a height of 135 feet and was in the air for a total of 5 seconds.

'The Goddard Rocket Researches: A Photographic Record' is an annotated photo album covering Robert H. Goddard's work and experimentation with rocketry. It was assembled and curated by Esther Goddard sometime after her husband's passing in 1945. Additionally, almost all of the photographs were taken by Esther herself.

Photographs were scanned at 400dpi.

Date Taken

1932

Type

image

Genre

photograph

Format

jpg

Keywords

Robert Goddard, rocketry, liquid-propellant rocket, liquid fuel rocket, liquid nitrogen, Roswell, New Mexico, gyroscopes

Recommended Citation

Goddard, Esther C., "[079] Gyroscope and associated parts used in flight of April 19 1932" (1932). The Goddard Rocket Researches: A Photographic Record [Individual Photographs]. 82.
https://commons.clarku.edu/goddardphotographs/82

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