of 600 m (2000 ft.). Maul Rocket.jpg Maul Photo 1904.jpg 1905 At the age of 11 years-old, Oberth became fascinated with spaceflight after reading “ From the Earth to the Moon ” and “ Around the Moon ”. 1908 Oberth constructed his first model rocket at the age of 14. 1909 April 6: Robert Peary is