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