| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - On this day in 1920, an editorial in the New York Times declared that rocket-powered spaceflight was impossible.The sensationalism and merciless attack by the New York Times and other newspapers left a profound impression on Robert Goddard who became secretive about his work (to detriment of development of rocketry in the United States) and shied publicity.(Ephasis mine.)Gee, thanks comrades!The N
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