Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (March 23, 1912 – June 16, 1977) was a German American rocket physicist and astronautics engineer, becoming one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States. Wernher von Braun is sometimes said to be the preeminent rocket engineer of the 20th century.
In his 20s and early 30s, von Braun was the central figure in Germany's pre-war rocket development pro...
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- Mar 23, 1912
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- Jun 16, 1977 (age 65 years)
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