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Autograph memo in pencil by Wernher von Braun, signed "B," one page both sides, 5 x 8, red-bordered "Office of Director—MSFC" stationery, January 25, [1965]. Von Braun writes to noted rocket scientist Ernst Stuhlinger, in full: "On page 3 Hermann Oberth reiterates some of his earlier proposals and adds a few new aspects and ideas. I think it would be quite useful if RPL would conduct a critical review of some of these ideas, because sooner or later we may find ourselves dragged into a controversy about the practical feasibility of some of these things; and I don't want to 'shoot from the hip' when confronted with such questions in public. On the other hand, to endorse proposals, just because Oberth made them, is not a good idea either, in view of NASA's congressional relations etc. I would appreciate your comments to items (1) through (5) on page 3. No hurry. Something like July 1965 would be a good target date." In fine condition.
Wernher von Braun and Ernst Stuhlinger were close collaborators in rocket science, both having worked on Germany's V-2 program before contributing to the U.S. space program after World War II. Stuhlinger, a physicist and engineer, became one of von Braun's key team members at NASA, helping to develop propulsion systems for space exploration. Their professional relationship was marked by mutual respect, with von Braun recognizing Stuhlinger's expertise in ion propulsion and advanced space technologies.
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