Wernher Von Braun
Wernher von Braun (March 23, 1912 – June 16, 1977) was a German-American aerospace engineer and space architect, primarily known for his pioneering work in rocket technology both in Germany and the United States. Despite his significant contributions to space exploration, von Braun's legacy is embroiled in numerous controversies and conspiracy theories.
Von Braun was a leading figure in the development of the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany during World War II, a project that has drawn significant moral and ethical scrutiny. After the war, von Braun was secretly moved to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip, a clandestine program that brought numerous German scientists to America, further fueling conspiracy theories around U.S. government operations.
In the realm of conspiracy theories, von Braun has occasionally been referenced by figures such as Alex Jones. Jones has mentioned von Braun in the broader context of government secrecy, advanced technology theories, and post war collaboration with the Nazis. von Braun's historical significance and the secretive aspects of his work during, and after, World War II make him a subject of fascination within conspiracy circles.
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| 34 | 34: April 25, 2017 | April 25, 2017 | April 25, 2017 | April 28, 2017 | Present Day |
| 62 | 62: August 19-26, 2015 | August 19, 2015 | August 26, 2015 | July 10, 2017 | 2015 Investigation |
| 130D | 130D: Endgame, Part 4 | February 22, 2018 | Documentary | ||
| 270 | 270: The Rogan Return | March 1, 2019 | Special Edition | ||
| 400 | 400: One Out Of Five Seems High | February 19, 2020 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 686 | 686: Continental Negotiations | May 27, 2022 | Project Camelot, Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 722 | 722: Space Capitalism Is Still Capitalism | September 7, 2022 | Project Camelot, Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 757 | 757: December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | Present Day |
| 993 | 993: December 27, 2024 | December 27, 2024 | December 27, 2024 | December 30, 2024 | Present Day |
| 1002 | 1002: January 21, 2025 | January 21, 2025 | January 21, 2025 | January 29, 2025 | Present Day |
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