Peenemünde Army Research Center

The Peenemünde Army Research Center was a German facility during World War II focused on advanced rocket development. Located on the Baltic Sea island of Peenemünde, it was where scientists and engineers worked on creating the V-2 rocket, the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile. The center played a key role in pioneering missile technology that influenced both military and space exploration efforts afterward. While initially driven by military goals, the research laid the groundwork for future space programs, highlighting the complex link between wartime innovation and technological progress.