Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun was a German-American aerospace engineer and space architect, best known for his role in the development of rocket technology. Born in 1912 in Germany, he initially worked on the V-2 rocket during World War II for Nazi Germany. After the war, he moved to the United States, where he contributed to the U.S. space program, notably the Saturn V rocket, which enabled the Apollo moon missions. Von Braun's vision for space exploration significantly advanced humanity's understanding of rocketry, and he became a prominent figure in both scientific and popular culture regarding space travel.