He did not author any books, but he was a key figure in the development of rocket technology and played a pivotal role in the US space program. He is best known for his work on:
* V-2 rockets: He was the chief engineer of the V-2 rocket program during World War II, which was the first ballistic missile to be successfully launched.
* Saturn V rocket: He led the development of the Saturn V rocket, which launched the Apollo missions to the Moon.
While von Braun didn't write books himself, he was featured in several biographies and documentaries about his life and work.