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Hermann Julius Oberth ( German: [ˈhɛrman ˈjuːli̯ʊs ˈoːbɛrt]; 25 June 1894 – 28 December 1989) was an Austro-Hungarian -born German physicist and rocket pioneer of Transylvanian Saxon descent. [3] .
Jun 22, 2024 · Hermann Oberth (born June 25, 1894, Nagyszeben, Austria-Hungary [now Sibiu, Rom.]—died Dec. 29, 1989, Nürnberg, W.Ger.) was a German scientist who is considered to be one of the founders of modern astronautics.
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Mar 5, 2013 · Early life. Hermann Julius Oberth was born June 25, 1894, to German-speaking parents in Transylvania (now Romania). Inspired by the Jules Verne's science fiction novel,...
Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Hermann Oberth, one of the fathers of modern rocketry and astronautics. He developed the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany, but also contributed to the U.S. space program and wrote books on space exploration.
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Hermann Oberth. Birth: June 25, 1894, in Sibiu, Romania, originally called Hermannstadt, Transylvania. Death: December 29, 1989. Profession(s): German physicist, mathematician.
Learn about Hermann Oberth, an ethnic German from Transylvania who published the first book on interplanetary travel in 1923. He also developed the basic equations of rocketry and inspired many space enthusiasts.
Jun 27, 2018 · Hermann Oberth. Born June 25, 1894 (Hermannstadt, Transylvania) Died December 29, 1989 (Nuremberg, West Germany) Austro-Hungarian-born German scientist.
