Wernher von Braun
Also known as Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun, Werner von Braun
German and later American aerospace engineer and space architect (1912–1977)
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Wernher von Braun was a German-born engineer who became one of the most influential figures in space exploration, designing rockets for Nazi Germany during World War II and later leading the American space program during the Cold War and Apollo missions. His career raises important questions about technology, ethics, and how societies reckon with the legacies of individuals who made significant scientific contributions while working under morally compromised regimes.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1912-03-23
- Died
- 1977-06-16
- Works
- 20
Top works
- Griff nach den Sternen
- Why must we conquer space?
- Das Marsprojekt
- History of rocketry & space travel
- The Exploration of Mars
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- 104
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- 136
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