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Wernher von Braun Quotes


A German-American rocket scientist, engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States during and after World War II.
Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (March 23, 1912 – June 16, 1977) was a German-American rocket scientist, engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States during and after World War II. A one-time member of the Nazi party and a commissioned SS officer, von Braun would later be regarded as the preeminent rocket engineer of the 20th century in his role with the United States civilian space agency NASA.

Here are some famous quotes by Wernher von Braun.

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.

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We can lick gravity but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.

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Basic research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.

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Basic research is when I'm doing what I don't know what I'm doing.

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I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution.

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It will free man from the remaining chains the chains of gravity which still tie him to this planet.

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For my confirmation I didn't get a watch and my first pair of long pants like most Lutheran boys. I got a telescope. My mother thought it would make the best gift.

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Everything in space obeys the laws of physics. If you know these laws and obey them space will treat you kindly. And don't tell me man doesn't belong out there. Man belongs wherever he wants to go - and he'll do plenty well when he gets there.