Wernher Von Braun in Walt Disney's films (1955-1957)
After the publication of his articles on space exploration on Collier's magazine, Von Braun served as technical advisor on three space-related television films which Walt Disney produced in the 1950s to promote "Tomorrowland" section of Disneyland park in California. In all of three he makes a brief on-camera appearance.
For more informations read: The Disney-Von Braun Collaboration and Its Influence on Space Exploration by Mike Wright (Marshall Space Flight Center Historian) on MSFC website.
For more informations read: The Disney-Von Braun Collaboration and Its Influence on Space Exploration by Mike Wright (Marshall Space Flight Center Historian) on MSFC website.
Man in Space (1955)
| Von Braun explains how human voyage in space can be achieved. |
"If we were to start today on an organized, well supported space program, I believe a practical passenger rocket could be built and tested within ten years"
Wernher Von Braun (1955)
Man and the Moon (1955)
| Von Braun illustrates the building of a permanent space station as the first step in the preparation of the journey to the Moon. |
Mars and Beyond (1957)
| Ernst Stuhlinger and Von Braun appear without audio while a voice-over presents an atomic powered spaceship which will make possible a travel to Mars. |