Willy Ley was a German-American science writer and space advocate who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. Through his accessible writing, he brought complex concepts of space exploration to a broad audience, inspiring future generations of scientists and dreamers. His legacy continues to resonate, reminding us of the era when humanity first seriously contemplated reaching for the stars. The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor.
In fünf spannenden Science-Fiction-Erzählungen von Willy Ley, die zwischen 1930 und 1940 in verschiedenen Magazinen veröffentlicht wurden, werden Flucht vom Mars, neuartiger Raketentreibstoff und außerirdische Invasoren thematisiert. Diese Sammlung enthält die Geschichten erstmals auf Deutsch sowie eine ausführliche Biografie des Autors.
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.
