Eugen Sänger
Czech-Austrian aerospace engineer
Born
Died
1964
62 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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An engineer specialized in rocketry and space travel concepts. Developed the concept of the Silbervogel, a suborbital spaceplane intended for long-distance bombing missions during World War II. Contributed to theoretical studies on rocket propulsion and atmospheric reentry. After the war, work included discussions on the implications of space exploration.
Developed the Silbervogel project
Contributed to aerospace engineering theories
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