Dr.+Wernher+von+Braun

**Dr. Wernher von Braun** (1912–1977)



Dr. Wernher von Braun was a German scientist who was one of the most influential rocket developers and champion of space exploration during the race to space. Von Braun was on the Rocket Team that developed the V-2 Ballistic missle for the Nazis. Von Braun worked with the U.S. Army in the development of ballistic missles. In 1950 von Braun moved to Huntsville Alabama where he helped design the Army's Jupiter ballistic missile. In the 1960's von Braun was transferred to newly founded NASA where he lead in the design of the Saturn Rockets and the became the predominet leader in designing and spokesperson for NASA.