Wernher von Braun
Pioneer of rocket technology and space exploration
Quotes by Wernher von Braun
I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with the greatest caution.
Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.
We must never forget that the exploration of space is a human endeavor. It is not just about rockets and satellites, but about the human spirit of discovery.
The rocket will open the door to the universe.
Man is not made for the Earth, but for the universe.
Our two greatest problems are gravity and paperwork. We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
I believe that the exploration of space is a task for all mankind, and that it should be pursued in a spirit of peace and cooperation.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
There is no such thing as a 'failure' in research. There are only 'results'.
The time will come when man will be able to travel to the stars.
For me, the space program has always been a symbol of hope and progress.
We stand on the threshold of a new era, an era of space exploration that will transform our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
The greatest adventure of all is to explore the unknown.
My main interest is to get to the moon and then to Mars.
The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only just beginning to explore its wonders.
I am convinced that the exploration of space will lead to discoveries that will benefit all mankind.
The future of mankind lies in space.
We must never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.