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Werher von Bruan born in Wirsitz, GE (now Wyrzysk, PL)
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Developed passion for astronomy and engineering.
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Graduated from Berlin Institute of technology with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. (Date is estimated)
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Obtained a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Berlin.
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Lead a group that had successfully launched two liquid fueled rockects more than 1.5 miles through the air.
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Progress made with Walter Dornberger on the A-4 ballistic missile, which would then become the V-2.
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Without Braun's permission.
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For "espionage" for refusal to cooperate.
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Personally for another chance to continue his work for the Germans.
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Von Braun, his brother Magnus, and his entire rocket team surrenders to the American side.
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Worked with U.S. Millitary and became a U.S. Citizen.
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Chiefly responsible for the design and launch of the Explorer I, America's first artificial satellite.
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Developed the Saturn IB and Saturn V rockets, etc.
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Became Vice President at the aeropace company Fairchild Industries
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Wernher von Braun passes away on June 16, 1977.