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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.

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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 Usage conditions apply
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