Events tagged with "ernst mohr"

Historical Events tagged with "ernst mohr"

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Space Exploration

First German Post-war Rockets Reach Upper Atmosphere

September 14th, 1958 66 years ago

German engineer Ernst Mohr successfully launched two post-war rockets, designed to probe the upper atmosphere. These rockets were part of a broader initiative to revitalize Germany's aerospace capabilities following World War II. The launches marked a significant milestone in the development of rocketry as Germany aimed to re-establish its position in the post-war scientific community. This achievement also demonstrated the potential for significant advancements in atmospheric research and technology.