Historical Events tagged with "von braun"
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Space Exploration
First Man-Made Object Reaches Outer Space
June 20th, 1944 80 years ago
The experimental MW 18014 V-2 rocket achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching an altitude of 176 kilometers. Developed by German engineer Wernher von Braun and his team, the rocket lifted off from a launch site near Peenemünde, Germany. This flight marked the first time a man-made object breached the Kármán line, a widely accepted boundary of outer space. The successful launch not only demonstrated advanced rocketry but also showcased the potential for future space exploration.
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