1920 January 11 - -
 Smithsonian publishes Goddard's "A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes" Nation: USA. Goddard's work lays out the concept of using the multi-stage rocket for exploration of outer space and reaching the lunar surface. It spawns a nightmare of media interest and derision, making Goddard even more secretive of his dreams for space flight. References: 377.
1920 March 19 - - Goddard's dreams of space flight Nation: USA. Goddard receives a grant of $ 3,500 from Clark University to continue rocket research. In a letter to the fund supervisor, he lays out his advanced concepts - Lox/LH2 liquid rockets, use of solar thermal and ion engines for interplanetary travel, constant-thrust 7.13 week trajectories to Mars. But publicly and practically, he continues his work on cartridge rockets.
References: 377.
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