On 16 March 1926
Who invented rocketry?
American rocketry pioneer Robert H. Goddard and his first liquid-fueled rocket, March 16, 1926. Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882-1945) is considered the father of modern rocket propulsion.
Why was the rocketry invented?
A: Modern rockets were first created as weapons. ... People wanted to develop a long range weapon that could create a lot of damage without hurting their own ranks, and keeping their own people away from danger.
