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Hermann Noordung

    Herman Potočnik, writing under the pseudonym Hermann Noordung, was a visionary rocket engineer whose pioneering work focused on the long-term human habitation of space. His writings delved into the technical and societal challenges such an existence would entail, anticipating many facets of future space travel. Potočnik's considerations of space vessels and dwellings laid theoretical groundwork for humanity's future expansion beyond Earth. His legacy lies in his profound contemplation of the possibility and feasibility of living in space.

    Das Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums
    The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor (NASA History Series no. SP-4026)
    • 2011

      Exploring the visionary concepts of space travel, this English translation of Noordung's work delves into the construction of a space station, showcasing both criticized and acclaimed ideas from the early 20th century. Despite the author's passing in 1929, his insights remain relevant and thought-provoking. The book is richly illustrated, enhancing the understanding of Noordung's innovative proposals, which are a significant part of the NASA History Series.

      The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor (NASA History Series no. SP-4026)