Dr. Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun (Bob Ward)

Wernher von Braun, a nearly-forgotten genius, and his impact on space exploration. His early life, involvement in rocketry, and rise to technical director of German military rocketry. The challenges he faced in achieving his goals in NASA, his decline, and the impact of societal changes. The difficulties Elon Musk might encounter in colonizing Mars. The need for a reinvigorated space exploration program, embracing risk-taking, and learning from failures. The factors that led to the success of NASA's Apollo program and the cultural changes needed for ambitious goals in space exploration.