Alumnus Talk: Dr. Robert Goddard: A Vision. A Reality. A Hope [John Emond ’74]
Type
Video
Date
3-17-2026
Description
Clark alumnus and former NASA project manager John Emond ’74 explores how Robert Goddard’s early experiments were met with skepticism — yet through persistence and vision, he laid the groundwork for modern rocketry and ultimately helped spark the creation of NASA. This event took place March 17, 2026 as part of the Robert Goddard Centennial week celebrating the world's first successful liquid-fueled rocket launch, which took place in Auburn, Massachusetts on March 16, 1926.
Duration
00:50:52
Genre
event
Keywords
Robert Goddard, rocketry
Recommended Citation
Clark University, "Alumnus Talk: Dr. Robert Goddard: A Vision. A Reality. A Hope [John Emond ’74]" (2026). Clark University Video Archive. 364.
https://commons.clarku.edu/videoarchive/364
