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Kurt Heinrich Debus (November 29, 1908 – October 10, 1983) was a German-American rocket engineer and NASA director. Born in Germany, he was a member of the Schutzstaffel (SS) during World War II, where he served as a V-weapons flight test director.
18 Jun 2024 · Dr. Kurt H. Debus was the first director of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida from July 1962 until November 1974. Debus was born on Nov. 29, 1908, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He earned advanced degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt.
Dr. Debus was a true pioneer, unequaled as a technical innovator. His knowledge and expertise led to ideas, concepts, and, later, to applications that are continuing to assure this Nation of its leadership in large launch vehicle facility development and operations.
11 Okt 1983 · Dr. Kurt H. Debus, a pioneer of modern rocketry who played a pivotal role in projects ranging from the creation of Germany's V-2 rocket in World War II to the arrival of Americans on the...
Kurt Debus was a key figure in the development of the V-2, Redstone, Jupiter, and Saturn rockets for the Apollo program. He designed and operated the launch facilities, selected the Cape Canaveral site, and oversaw the 100% success rate of the Saturn V boosters.
29 Mac 2023 · Learn how the center, formerly led by Kurt Debus, launched humans to the moon in 10 years after President Kennedy's goal. See photos and stories of Projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, and the challenges and achievements of the space race.
Kurt Heinrich Debus (November 29, 1908 – October 10, 1983) was a German-American rocket engineer and NASA director. Born in Germany, he was a member of the Schutzstaffel (SS) during World War II, where he served as a V-weapons flight test director.
