“I'm convinced that before the year 2000 is over, the first child will have been born on the moon.”
Wernher von Braun“I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with the greatest caution.”
Wernher von Braun“It will free man from the remaining chains, the chains of gravity which still tie him to this planet.”
Wernher von Braun“We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.”
Wernher von Braun“There is just one thing I can promise you about the outer-space program - your tax-dollar will go further.”
Wernher von Braun“Basic research is when I'm doing what I don't know what I'm doing.”
Wernher von Braun“I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution.”
Wernher von Braun“Basic research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.”
Wernher von Braun“Everything in space obeys the laws of physics. If you know these laws and obey them space will treat you kindly. And don't tell me man doesn't belong out there. Man belongs wherever he wants to go - and he'll do plenty well when he gets there.”
Wernher von Braun“The rocket worked perfectly except for landing on the wrong planet.”
Wernher von Braun