The first serious proposal for a human mission to Mars came in 1953, when German-American rocket scientist Wernher von Braun published "The Mars Project." The book laid out a practical plan for ...

The 2006 edition was titled "Project Mars: A Technical Tale." Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, claims von Braun's writing inspired the naming of his son.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHNT.com. 2024 Space and Missile Defense Symposium taking place at the Von Braun Center ...

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center announced the passing of Maria von Braun, Wernher von Braun’s widow on Friday. The center said she died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria, Va. She was 96. “Maria ...

Every year, defense industries, government agencies and manufacturers trying to break into the industry gather at the Von Braun Center to showcase their products and jockey for sponsorships at the … ...