WERNHER VON BRAUN

WERNHER VON BRAUN

1912-1977

Wernher von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology. In his 20's and early 30's, von Braun was the central figure in Germany's rocket development program. According to one NASA source, he was "without doubt, the greatest rocket scientist in history". His crowing achievement was to lead the development of the Saturn V booster rocket that helped land the first men on the Moon in july 1969.