My Life in Space Exploration

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Focusing on Germany's pioneering efforts in space research, this autobiography recounts Gerhard Haerendel's 60-year journey in the field, including his role as director at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics. The narrative spans 40 years of rocket and satellite experimentation, detailing thrilling events and accessible explanations of the underlying physical phenomena. It highlights the visionary goals of an astrophysicist that culminated in Germany's significant contributions, including the creation of artificial comets in the solar wind.