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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. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he believed were the problems and possibilities inherent in a projected expedition to Mars. Today von Braun is recognized as the person most responsible for laying the groundwork for public acceptance of Americas space program. When President Bush directed NASA in 1989 to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars, he was largely echoing what von Braun proposed in The Mars Project." The Mars Project is timely.... von Brauns views, seen today against the debate over the role of the shuttle, the development of Space Station Freedom, and the proposal to land Earthlings on Mars early in the next century, raise questions that we still seek to answer." --Jannelle Warren-Findley, co-editor of A Documentary History of the Space AgeThe late Wernher Von Braun came to the United States in 1945, after having been chiefly responsible for the development of Germanys V-2 rockets. He was director of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Huntsville, Alabama. He received eight honorary degrees for his contributions to Americas missile and space programs

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This print captures the essence of Wernher von Braun's groundbreaking work on the Mars Project in 1952. At a time when interplanetary space travel was considered mere science fiction, von Braun fearlessly delved into the problems and possibilities of a future expedition to Mars. His visionary ideas were first published in 1953, challenging conventional thinking and paving the way for public acceptance of America's space program. Widely recognized as one of history's most influential figures in space exploration, von Braun's legacy lives on today. Even President Bush drew inspiration from his work when directing NASA to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars in 1989. As we contemplate the role of shuttles, the development of Space Station Freedom, and proposals to land Earthlings on Mars in our near future, von Braun's views continue to raise thought-provoking questions that we are still seeking answers to. This timely photograph reminds us that his contributions have shaped our understanding of outer space and continue to inspire generations. The late Wernher Von Braun arrived in the United States after World War II following his instrumental role in developing Germany's V-2 rockets. As director of NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, he received numerous honorary degrees for his invaluable contributions to America’s missile and space programs. Detlev van Ravenswaay skillfully captured this historic moment through his lens at Science Photo Library—an image that encapsulates both von Braun’s remarkable achievements and humanity’s enduring fascination with exploring distant worlds beyond our own.

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