Space-Struck Resident Wernher von Braun —centennial of his birth is March 23 — came to rest locally. Wernher von Braun's grave in Ivy Hill Cemetery.

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

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Maria von Braun, widow of rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun and a prominent figure in America's early space program, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria. She was 96.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center has announced that Maria von Braun, the wife of Dr. Wernher von Braun, has passed away at 96.

Unpacking claim famed rocket scientist 'predicted' in 1953 that Elon Musk would be leader of Mars The rumor stems from the writings of rocket science pioneer Wernher von Braun.

A recent tweet by X user (@wildbarestepf), made on January 10, included Elon Musk's name and drew a connection to Wernher von Braun and his science fiction novel, Project Mars.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday applauded the contribution of German scientists including Wernher von Braun in America's space race against China.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday applauded the contribution of German scientists including Wernher von Braun in America’s space race against China. “Indeed. Until they were applied to the US ...

Dr. Wernher von Braun (1912–1977) was one of the most important rocket developers and champions of space exploration in the twentieth century. As a youth he became enamored with the ...