After World War II, Operation Paperclip quietly recruited German scientists to work on its most advanced weapons and space programs—including some who had been active in the Third Reich.

As the Soviet Army closed in on the German rocket base in Peenemünde, the leader of the V-2 team, Wernher von Braun, decided he’d rather be captured by Americans than by Soviets.

After von Braun’s visit was announced, some Ball State faculty openly opposed his invitation. Rumors began circulating of a planned protest.

But if Wernher von Braun had any notions about the German army’s spending millions to achieve his dream of space exploration, they were quickly dispelled. Germany wanted weapons, period.

Unpacking claim famed rocket scientist 'predicted' in 1953 that Elon Musk would be leader of Mars The rumor stems from the writings of rocket science pioneer Wernher von Braun.

Did famed German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun actually predict Elon Musk would rule Mars? The answer might surprise you.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday applauded the contribution of German scientists including Wernher von Braun in America's space race against China.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday applauded the contribution of German scientists including Wernher von Braun in America’s space race against China. “Indeed. Until they were applied to the US ...

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Von Braun Center (named for Dr. Wernher von Braun, the German rocket scientist who catapulted Huntsville into space exploration) is the undisputed hub for indoor entertainment in the Rocket City.

Being used to government work, the German Freiherr (Baron) Wernher von Braun and his teammates turned out to be just as loyal to the administrations of JFK, LBJ and Richard Nixon as they had been ...