Wernher von Braun
Also known as: Werner von Braun · Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun
Von Braun led the team responsible for the rocket that launched Explorer 1. Von Braun’s team contributed to the US satellite response following the Sputnik crisis.
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Satellite response after Sputnik
Von Braun’s team contributed to the US satellite response following the Sputnik crisis.
Led launch-vehicle development
Von Braun led the team responsible for the rocket that launched Explorer 1.
Developed under von Braun
Von Braun’s team developed the launch vehicle used to orbit Explorer 1.