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© 2005 by R. J. (Bob) Ward

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First Naval Institute Press paperback edition 2009.

ISBN 978-1-61251-404-8 (eBook)

The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows:

Ward, Bob, 1934–

Dr. Space : the life of Wernher von Braun / Bob Ward ; foreword by John Glenn.

    p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Von Braun, Wernher, 1912–1977. 2. Rocketry—United States—Biography.

3. Rocketry—Germany—Biography. I. Title: Doctor Space. II. Title.

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    621.43’56’092—dc22

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