Biography
Wernher von Braun was the rocket engineer who made the Apollo moon landing possible.
Early Start
Von Braun became obsessed with space travel as a teenager and built rockets in Germany.
Challenges Overcome
Von Braun's past was controversial, but he dedicated his life to peaceful space exploration.
Key Achievements
- Saturn V rocket
- Apollo program
- First American satellite
- Disney space consultant
Why They Inspire Us
Von Braun shows that dreams of space can become reality.
"I have learned to use the word "impossible" with the greatest caution."