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Von Braun weightlessness flight, 1968 C016 / 4201
Von Braun weightlessness flight. German-US rocket scientist and engineer Wernher von Braun (1912-1977) experiencing free-fall inside a KC-135 aircraft. Von Braun played key roles in developing German rocket weapons during World War II, and US rockets in the 1950s and 1960s, especially those used to reach the Moon. He was Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from 1960 to 1970. The KC-135 aircraft fly parabolic arcs to produce weightlessness periods of 20 to 25 seconds to provide a free-fall environment for testing equipment and training astronauts in the effects of spaceflight and being in Earth orbit. Photographed in 1968
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Von Braun weightlessness flight of 1968. In this image, German-US rocket scientist and engineer Wernher von Braun can be seen experiencing free-fall inside a KC-135 aircraft. Known for his instrumental role in developing German rocket weapons during World War II and US rockets in the 1950s and 1960s, von Braun's contributions to space exploration were unparalleled. The KC-135 aircraft depicted here flies parabolic arcs to create periods of weightlessness lasting around 20 to 25 seconds. This unique environment allows for testing equipment and training astronauts on the effects of spaceflight and being in Earth orbit. As Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from 1960 to 1970, von Braun played a pivotal role in advancing technological advancements that eventually led humans to reach the Moon. In this monochrome photograph, we see von Braun floating effortlessly with a smile on his face, embodying both excitement and contentment. His jumpsuit signifies his involvement in aviation and aerospace research while capturing an era when scientific progress was rapidly transforming our understanding of space. This image serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. It symbolizes not only the achievements made by one man but also represents countless hours dedicated by scientists, engineers, and astronauts who have propelled us into new frontiers through their unwavering dedication to exploration.
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