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Ludwig Roth
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Ludwig Roth - 1960 (open the image to use the imagemap)
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| Born | June 10, 1909 Groß-Gerau, Germany
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| Died | November 1, 1967 (aged 58) |
| Spouse(s) | Brunhilde 'Hilde' |
| Children | 5 sons; Volker, Gerhard, Diether, Axel, Werner |
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| Fields | Aerospace engineering |
| Institutions | 1937-1945: HVP/HAP 1945-tbd: ABMA tbd-tbd: Douglas |
Ludwig Roth (June 10, 1909 – November 1, 1967) was a brilliant aerospace engineer. He was born in Germany. He helped design advanced rockets that were important for space travel.
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Who Was Ludwig Roth?
Ludwig Roth was an amazing engineer who worked on rockets. He was born on June 10, 1909, and passed away on November 1, 1967. He led a special team in Germany called the Peenemünde Future Projects Office.
Designing Advanced Rockets
Ludwig Roth's team designed important rockets. One of their designs was the Wasserfall rocket. They also created plans for very advanced rockets like the A9/A10. These designs were a big step forward in rocket technology.
A New Life in America
After World War II, Ludwig Roth moved to the United States. He arrived in New York on November 16, 1945. He was part of a program called Operation Paperclip. This program brought German scientists to the U.S. to help with research.
He worked at places like Fort Bliss and Huntsville, Alabama. Later, he and his family moved to Palos Verdes, California.
A Family Legacy in Space
Ludwig Roth's family continued his passion for engineering and space. His son, Axel Roth, became an engineer for NASA. He even became an Associate Director at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Another son, Volker, worked for Boeing. He was a manager for Space Lab Design. Ludwig's grandson, Karl Roth, also works in the space field. He helps support the International Space Station's systems.
