Start in Den Weltraum [Hardcover] Braun, Werner Von

Description

1952 German edition. Dust jacket has heavy wear. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean. Binding is loose on some pages.

This well-worn copy of “Start in Den Weltraum” (German for “The Mars Project”) is a rare and historically significant work by the pioneering rocket scientist Werner von Braun. Published in 1952, just a few years after von Braun’s recruitment by the United States following World War II, this book outlines his visionary plans for manned space exploration and the technical challenges that would need to be overcome. While the physical condition of this copy reflects its age and frequent use, the content within remains a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in the early Space Age. Von Braun’s detailed calculations and ambitious proposals, including the concept of a reusable ferry vehicle, laid the groundwork for future space programs like Apollo. For collectors and space enthusiasts, this book represents a pivotal moment in the history of rocketry and the dawn of humanity’s reach for the stars.