Born Wirsitz, Germany, 23 March 1912. As chief scientist
at the Peenemünde Rocket Center in Germany, developed
the first long range ballistic missile, the V-2.
Emigrated to the U.S. following WW II and became head of
Army missile development, producing the Jupiter and Pershing
rockets. As director of NASA Space Booster Programs, developed
the Saturn rockets which powered the Apollo flights to the
moon. A visionary whose advanced concepts will permit man
to live and work in deep space.
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