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Wernher Von Braun Books

    While his early career was defined by his pivotal role in developing Germany's V-2 rocket program during World War II, his legacy transcends this complex history. Post-war, he became a central figure in American space exploration, pioneering advancements in rocket technology. His visionary work laid the groundwork for significant achievements in space, including the development of the Saturn V rocket that enabled lunar missions. He is remembered as a preeminent rocket engineer whose innovations propelled humanity's reach beyond Earth.

    Das Wissen der Gegenwart. Völkerkunde
    Das Wissen der Gegenwart. Astronomie
    Das Wissen der Gegenwart. Physik I-II.
    Entdecker des weltraums
    The Exploration of Mars
    The Mars Project

    • The Mars Project

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(109)Add rating

      This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he believed were the problems and possibilities inherent in a projected expedition to Mars.  Today von Braun is recognized as the person most responsible for laying the groundwork for public acceptance of America's space program. When President Bush directed NASA in 1989 to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars, he was largely echoing what von Braun proposed in The Mars Project. 

      The Mars Project

    • The Exploration of Mars

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on mankind's first expedition to Mars, this guidebook combines insights from science writer Willy Ley and aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun, reflecting the technological landscape of 1956. Accompanied by illustrations from renowned space artist Chesley Bonestell, it serves as a classic reference in space engineering. The facsimile reprint offers an accessible alternative to the original hardcover, printed on 50lb white paper, although some pages may warp due to heavy ink illustrations.

      The Exploration of Mars