After von Braun’s visit was announced, some Ball State faculty openly opposed his invitation. Rumors began circulating of a ...

Maria von Braun, widow of rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun and a prominent figure in America's early space program, died Jan.

Widow of Wernher von Braun, Who Led the Design of the Saturn V Moon Rocket, Was a Valued Member of the Space Community Maria von Braun’s dedication to space education and advocacy helped to ...