Engineers who died on June 16

Take a focused look at the engineers who passed away on June 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1977 Wernher von Braun

  Wernher von Braun was a German-born aerospace engineer and space architect who played a leading role in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States. He was instrumental in Germany's V-2 rocket program during World War II and later became a central figure in the American space program, contributing significantly to the development of the Saturn V … [bio]