Wernher Von Braun Collection

Seamans, von Braun and President Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1963. Dr. Wernher von Braun (center) explains the Saturn Launch System to President John F. Kennedy

Walt Disney and Dr. Wernher von Braun, USA, 1954. Creator: NASA
Walt Disney and Dr. Wernher von Braun, USA, 1954. Dr. Werhner von Braun, then Chief, Guided Missile Development Operation Division at Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) in Redstone Arsenal

US president John F Kennedy at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, September 11, 1962. A briefing is given by Major Rocco Petrone to the president during a tour of Blockhouse 34 at the Cape

Orbital Trajectories Presentation, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, June 28, 1958. Charles Lundquist (right) gives a presentation on orbital trajectories at the Army Ballestic Missile Agency to Hermann

2001: A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. Creator: NASA
2001:A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. This the classic space station image from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968

President Kennedy Tours Marshall with von Braun, September 11, 1962. Creator: NASA
President Kennedy Tours Marshall with von Braun, September 11, 1962. President John F. Kennedy at Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama, USA. Here President Kennedy and Dr

Werner von Braun, German born rocket pioneer, 1944. Perfected and launched V2 rockets, September 1944. Surrendered to Americans with his team. Was also behind the American Explorer I in 1958

Eisenhower visits the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama, USA. Creator: NASA
Eisenhower visits the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama, USA. September 8, 1960. US President Eisenhower with rocket engineer Dr

Wernher von Braun, aerospace engineer
Wernher von Braun (1912-1977. Portrait of the German-American rocket scientist and aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun examining the colour television camera that will be attached to the Lunar)

Von Braun weightlessness flight, 1968 C016 / 4201
Von Braun weightlessness flight. German-US rocket scientist and engineer Wernher von Braun (1912-1977) experiencing free-fall inside a KC-135 aircraft

1950s Mars spacecraft design, computer artwork. This is the cargo ship and glider designed by the German-US rocket engineer Wernher von Braun (1912- 1977)

V-2 bumper rocket launch in USA
V-2 bumper rocket launch, USA, White Sands, New Mexico. After the Second World War a number of German rocket scientists defected to the USA

Wernher von Braun, German rocket pioneer
Dr Wernher von Braun (1912-77), German-American rocket pioneer. Von Braun is shown here in a coloured US army black-and-white photograph taken the day he became an American citizen in 1955

Von Brauns Mars Project, 1952
This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all

Usedom island, Germany 1938
View on Usedom with Peenem├╝nde at the end of the coast. In the foreground is the city of Zinnowitz where Wernher von Braun lived for some years during his Peenemuende time

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Wernher von Braun, a renowned German-born aerospace engineer, played a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration. In 1944, he emerged as a rocket pioneer and continued to make significant contributions throughout his career. One notable moment was when President Kennedy visited Cape Canaveral in 1963 alongside Seamans and von Braun himself. This meeting marked an important milestone for the American space program. Von Braun's expertise extended beyond theoretical knowledge; he was instrumental in developing the V-2 rocket engine and its intricate workings, as depicted in the detailed diagram. His collaboration with Walt Disney further showcased his visionary mindset, evident during their encounter in 1954. President Kennedy's visit to the Kennedy Space Center on September 11th left an indelible mark on history. It was during this time that von Braun presented an Orbital Trajectories Presentation in Huntsville, Alabama - highlighting his dedication to advancing space technology. The iconic image of NASA's Space Station from "2001: A Space Odyssey" serves as a testament to von Braun's influence on science fiction and reality alike. Another memorable occasion occurred when President Kennedy toured Marshall with von Braun just one year prior - solidifying their partnership towards achieving ambitious goals. Even before his American endeavors, Eisenhower recognized von Braun's potential during his visit to George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama - emphasizing how influential he would become within NASA. Today, we remember Wernher von Braun not only for his remarkable achievements but also for passing down his legacy through generations like Mike Wright (MSFC Historian) and Iris Von Braun Robbins (his daughter). Their commitment ensures that future explorers will continue pushing boundaries just as Wernher did throughout his illustrious career.