Standing in front of the rocket in the launch tower on Sept. 23, 1935, are (left to right) Albert Kisk, Robert H. Goddard's brother-in-law and machinist; Harry F. Guggenheim; Robert H. Goddard; Col. Charles A. Lindbergh; and N.T. Ljungquist, machinist. Lindbergh was an advocate for Goddard and his research. He helped secure a grant so Goddard could conduct research and launch rockets.