A group of German scientists led by Wernher von Braun realized the war was ending. The scientists decided it would be better to be captured by Americans than the Soviets, according to an article ...

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

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

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 ...