Chronology - Quarter 3 1927

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Previous Home Next 1927 September 3 - Launch Vehicle: Goddard. Model: Goddard 3. Goddard third rocket design Nation: USA. Goddard began construction on a rocket one-fifth size of the 'large model' (i.e. four times larger than 1926 flight models), with few, simple parts, easily replaced, and much-improved fuel injection. References: 482. Previous Home Next Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.