Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun was a German-American aerospace engineer and space architect who played a crucial role in the development of rocket technology in both Nazi Germany and later the United States. He is best known for his work on the V-2 rocket during World War II and later for his leadership in the Apollo program, which successfully landed humans on the Moon. His contributions to space exploration have had a lasting impact on modern rocketry and space travel.
Born on Mar 23, 1912 (113 years old)
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Israel:
Wernher von Braun was a key figure in the development of rocket technology for both Nazi Germany and later the United States.
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Bolivia:
Wernher von Braun was the leading rocket scientist in Germany whom Qian Xuesen interviewed.
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Uruguay:
Wernher von Braun was the leading rocket scientist in Germany whom Qian interviewed after World War II.
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Switzerland:
Wernher von Braun was a rocket engineer who collaborated with the Nazis and later worked for NASA.
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India:
Wernher von Braun was instrumental in the US space programme after being brought to the United States through Operation Paperclip.
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United Kingdom:
Wernher von Braun was a former director of Nasa’s Marshall Space Flight Center, brought to the US through Operation Paperclip.
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Estonia:
Wernher von Braun was a German rocket scientist born in 1912.
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Vietnam:
Wernher von Braun was involved in the design process of the Fi-166 aircraft that influenced Bachem's work.
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