Space vehicles

Abstract Democratic congressman John J. Sparkman (1899-1985) represented the state of Alabama in the House of Representatives from 1937-1946 and in the Senate from 1946-January 3, 1979. He was known for his support of the Tennessee Valley Authority, military personnel, and space exploration, and served on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, the Small Business Committee, and the Banking Committee. Materials in this collection include correspondence, legislation, newsletters, press releases,...

Scope and Contents This document is a letter written by Wernher von Braun on March 31, 1964, from Huntsville, Alabama, discussing the potential use of fuel cells for sustaining lunar living and transportation. In this detailed correspondence, von Braun explores the feasibility of fuel cell technology as a reliable energy source for lunar habitats and mobility systems, highlighting its advantages over alternative power sources. The letter provides insight into early planning for extended human presence on the...