Herman Potocnik
Physicist

Herman Potocnik Net Worth

Herman Potocnik was a Croatian rocket engineer and astronautics pioneer born on December 22, 1892. He is best known for his work on long-term human habitation of space, which he wrote about in his only book, The Problem of Space Travel - The Rocket Motor, published in 1928. The book discussed the establishment of space stations on other planets.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 22, 1892
Birth Place Croatia
Age 127 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 27, 1929 (age 36)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)

About

Rocket Engineer and astronautics pioneer who was known for his work on long-term human habitation of space. His only book, The Problem of Space Travel - The Rocket Motor, was published in 1928 and dealt with the establishment of space stations on other planets.

Before Fame

He served in World War I and was promoted to the position of First Lieutenant.

Trivia

The Asteroid 19612 Noordung was named after him in 1999.

Family Life

He never married, but spent much of his life living in Vienna with his brother, Adolf.

Associated With

Both he and Edgar Mitchell were known for their contributions to the field of astronautics.

Some Herman Potocnik images

About the author

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