The Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy commemorates Robert H. Goddard, a rocket pioneer whose early liquid rocket engine launches set the stage for the development of astronautics. This trophy is presented to an individual, group, or program deemed to have made the most significant contribution to space activity in the previous year.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Circular medal cast in bronze. Man's left-facing profile in low relief at center of medal. The profile is surrounded with the following text in low relief:
ROBERT HUTCHINGS GODDARD MEDAL/HE BROUGHT THE STARS NEARER
Reverse of medal is blank.
Dimensions
3-D: 0.5 × 7.6cm (3/16 × 3 in.)
Materials
Overall: Bronze
Inventory Number
A19761176000
Credit Line
Donated by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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