Rocketry Advances
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Rocketry advances during World War II were marked by significant technological innovations, particularly in Nazi Germany. The development of the V-2 rocket, led by Wernher von Braun, was a groundbreaking achievement. It was the world's first large-scale liquid-propellant rocket and the first long-range guided ballistic missile. The V-2 could reach altitudes of nearly 200 kilometers and strike targets over 320 kilometers away, carrying a substantial warhead[2][3]. These advancements in rocketry laid the foundation for modern space exploration. After the war, captured German technology and expertise were utilized by the United States to develop nuclear ballistic missiles and boosters for human spaceflight. The V-2's legacy extends to the development of the Saturn V rocket, which enabled the Apollo moon landing. The era's rocket innovations transformed military strategies and paved the way for future space missions[1][5].
