Wernher von Braun

1912 - 1977

Wernher von Braun (1912–1977) was a German-American aerospace engineer and space architect known for his work in the development of rocket technology. He played a crucial role in the creation of the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany during World War II and later contributed significantly to the American space program, particularly the Saturn V rocket that propelled the Apollo missions to the moon.