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Flow Regulator, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine, R. H. Goddard, 1926. Creator: Robert Goddard
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Flow Regulator, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine, R. H. Goddard, 1926. Creator: Robert Goddard
This liquid oxygen flow regulator was tested by the American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) about July 1926. There were two of these devices, each placed on the ends of liquid oxygen pipes. Within each regulator (within the cylindrical cage formed by the regulators) Goddard placed a cork. As the liquid oxygen flowed through these pipes, a certain amount of condensation was allowed to escape through holes at the bottom of each regulator. The corks thus freely moved upward within the cage, but only to the top of the cage, and therefore limited how much condensation could be released. Mrs. Robert H. Goddard donated this object to the Smithsonian Institution in 1959 as part of a large collection of artifacts from her husband
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This print showcases a significant piece of history in the field of rocketry - the Flow Regulator, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine. Developed and tested by the pioneering American scientist Robert H. Goddard in July 1926, this device played a crucial role in advancing propulsion technology. The regulator, depicted here with its steel brass construction and cylindrical cage design, was installed at each end of liquid oxygen pipes. Within these regulators, Goddard ingeniously placed corks to control condensation release. As liquid oxygen flowed through the pipes, a controlled amount of condensation could escape through holes at the bottom of each regulator. The corks were free to move upwards within their cages but were limited to reaching only the top. Donated by Mrs. Robert H. Goddard to the Smithsonian Institution in 1959 as part of her husband's extensive collection of artifacts, this object symbolizes Dr. Robert H. Goddard's groundbreaking contributions to rocket science and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. As we admire this photograph from the National Air and Space Museum's archives, we are reminded not only of Goddard's brilliance but also his impact on shaping our understanding and exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere. This artifact stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as an inspiration for future generations fascinated by space exploration and technological advancements that push boundaries once thought impossible.
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