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Chronology - 1931 - Quarter 4

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- 1931 Oct 13 - Nation: USA. Launch Vehicle: Goddard 4.

Goddard rocket flight test
Flight of Goddard liquid fuel rocket with simplified combustion chamber, parachute releasing. Length 7 ft 9 in.; diameter 12 in.; height 1700+ ft; loud whistling on descent. References: 482 .

- 1931 Oct 27 - Nation: USA. Launch Vehicle: Goddard 4.

Goddard rocket flight test
Flight of Goddard liquid fuel rocket with new gasoline shutoff valve. Dimensions similar to October 13; altitude 1330 ft; landed 930 ft from tower; in air 8.6 sec. References: 482 .

- 1931 Nov 13 - Nation: USA.

- 1931 Nov 23 - Nation: USA. Launch Vehicle: Goddard 4.

Goddard rocket static test
Static test of Goddard liquid fuel rocket with modified oxygen injection; lift 270 lb for 11 sec; jet velocity 5088 ft/sec. References: 482 .

- 1931 Dec 30 - Nation: USA.

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