Man Will Conquer Space Soon!
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Man Will Conquer Space Soon! was the title of a famous series of 1950s magazine articles in Collier's
detailing Wernher von Braun
's plans for manned spaceflight. Edited by Cornelius Ryan
, the individual articles were authored by such space notables of the time as Willy Ley
, Fred Lawrence Whipple
, Dr. Joseph Kaplan, Dr. Heinz Haber
, and Wernher von Braun
. The articles were illustrated with paintings and drawings by Chesley Bonestell
, Fred Freeman, and Rolf Klep, some of the finest magazine illustrators of the time.
, Man and the Moon
, and Mars and Beyond
. The series was expanded into three books: Across the Space Frontier (1952), Conquest of the Moon (1953) and The Exploration of Mars (1956). Examples of some of the ships they modeled are in the World of Collier's add-ons to the Orbiter space flight simulator.
A fake, alternate history documentary titled Man Conquers Space
has been planned for a number of years, depicting the space race
as if it had happened as the article predicted. The project has been in development since February 2000, and continues to be developed under the sole effort of its originator David Sander
http://www.manconquersspace.com/
Collier's Weekly
Collier's Weekly was an American magazine founded by Peter Fenelon Collier and published from 1888 to 1957. With the passage of decades, the title was shortened to Collier's....
detailing Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun
Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
's plans for manned spaceflight. Edited by Cornelius Ryan
Cornelius Ryan
Cornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day , The Last Battle , and A Bridge Too Far .-Early life:Ryan was born in Dublin and educated at Synge Street CBS,...
, the individual articles were authored by such space notables of the time as Willy Ley
Willy Ley
Willy Ley was a German-American science writer and space advocate who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor.-Life:...
, Fred Lawrence Whipple
Fred Lawrence Whipple
Fred Lawrence Whipple was an American astronomer, who worked at the Harvard College Observatory for over 70 years...
, Dr. Joseph Kaplan, Dr. Heinz Haber
Heinz Haber
Heinz Haber was a German physicist and science writer who primarily became famous for his TV programs and books about physics and environmental subjects...
, and Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun
Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
. The articles were illustrated with paintings and drawings by Chesley Bonestell
Chesley Bonestell
Chesley Bonestell was an American painter, designer and illustrator. His paintings were a major influence on science fiction art and illustration, and he helped inspire the American space program...
, Fred Freeman, and Rolf Klep, some of the finest magazine illustrators of the time.
Legacy
The article series was the basis for three episodes in the Disneyland anthology series: Man in SpaceMan in Space
Man in Space is an episode of Disneyland which originally aired on March 9, 1955. It was directed by Disney animator Ward Kimball. Later, it was edited into a featurette to play in theaters, accompanying Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. This Disneyland episode , was narrated partly by Kimball...
, Man and the Moon
Man and the Moon
Man and the Moon is an episode of Disneyland which originally aired on December 28, 1955. It was directed by Disney animator Ward Kimball, and is about the Moon. It begins with a humorous look with Man's fascination with the Moon through animation...
, and Mars and Beyond
Mars and Beyond
Mars and Beyond is an episode of Disneyland which aired on December 4, 1957. It was directed by Ward Kimball and narrated by Paul Frees. This episode discusses the possibility of life on other planets, especially Mars. It begins with an introduction of Walt Disney and his robot friend Garco, who...
. The series was expanded into three books: Across the Space Frontier (1952), Conquest of the Moon (1953) and The Exploration of Mars (1956). Examples of some of the ships they modeled are in the World of Collier's add-ons to the Orbiter space flight simulator.
A fake, alternate history documentary titled Man Conquers Space
Man Conquers Space
Man Conquers Space is an upcoming alternate history feature film in development, chronicling the fictional conquest of space along the lines of the famous series of articles "Man Will Conquer Space Soon!" by Collier's Magazine, published between 1952 and 1954, and edited by Cornelius Ryan,...
has been planned for a number of years, depicting the space race
Space Race
The Space Race was a mid-to-late 20th century competition between the Soviet Union and the United States for supremacy in space exploration. Between 1957 and 1975, Cold War rivalry between the two nations focused on attaining firsts in space exploration, which were seen as necessary for national...
as if it had happened as the article predicted. The project has been in development since February 2000, and continues to be developed under the sole effort of its originator David Sander
David Sander
David Sander is an Australian film writer and director and special effects artist who owns Surfaces Rendered, a visual effects, graphics, design, and film finishing business...
http://www.manconquersspace.com/
Article details
The issues and titles of the articles in Collier's were:- March 22, 1952: Man will Conquer Space Soon.
- What are we waiting for? p.22-23. The editors.
- Crossing the last frontier- p. 24-29, 72, 74. Dr. Wernher von BraunWernher von BraunWernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
- A station in space- p. 30-31. Willy LeyWilly LeyWilly Ley was a German-American science writer and space advocate who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor.-Life:...
- The heavens open- p. 32-33. Dr. Fred L. Whipple
- This side of infinity- p. 34. Dr. Joseph Kaplan
- Can we survive in space? p. 35, 65-67.-Dr. Heinz HaberHeinz HaberHeinz Haber was a German physicist and science writer who primarily became famous for his TV programs and books about physics and environmental subjects...
- Who owns the universe? p. 36, 70-71. -Oscar Schachter
- Space quiz around the editors desk. p. 38-39.
- October 18, 1952: Man on the Moon.
- Man on the Moon. p. 51. The editors.
- The journey. p. 52-58, 60. Dr. Wernher von BraunWernher von BraunWernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
- Inside the moon ship. p. 56. Willy LeyWilly LeyWilly Ley was a German-American science writer and space advocate who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor.-Life:...
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- October 25, 1952: More about Man on the Moon.
- The exploration. p. 38-40, 42, 44-48. Dr. Fred L. Whipple and Dr. Wernher von BraunWernher von BraunWernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
. - Inside the lunar base. p. 46. Willy LeyWilly LeyWilly Ley was a German-American science writer and space advocate who helped popularize rocketry and spaceflight in both Germany and the United States. The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor.-Life:...
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- The exploration. p. 38-40, 42, 44-48. Dr. Fred L. Whipple and Dr. Wernher von Braun
- February 28, 1953: World's First Space Suit.
- Man's survival in space. p. 40-41. Cornelius RyanCornelius RyanCornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day , The Last Battle , and A Bridge Too Far .-Early life:Ryan was born in Dublin and educated at Synge Street CBS,...
and the editors. - Picking the men. p. 42-48.
- Man's survival in space. p. 40-41. Cornelius Ryan
- March 7, 1953: More about Man's Survival in Space.
- Testing the men. p. 56-63.
- March 14, 1953: How Man will Meet Emergency in Space Travel.
- Emergency! p. 38-44.
- June 27, 1953: The Baby Space Station: First Step in the Conquest of Space.
- Baby Space Station. p. 33-35, 38, 40. Dr. Wernher von BraunWernher von BraunWernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
with Cornelius RyanCornelius RyanCornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day , The Last Battle , and A Bridge Too Far .-Early life:Ryan was born in Dublin and educated at Synge Street CBS,...
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- Baby Space Station. p. 33-35, 38, 40. Dr. Wernher von Braun
- April 30, 1954: Can We Get to Mars? / Is There Life on Mars?
- Is there life on Mars? p. 21. Dr. Fred L. Whipple
- Can we get to Mars? p. 22-29. Dr. Wernher von BraunWernher von BraunWernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
with Cornelius RyanCornelius RyanCornelius Ryan, was an Irish journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day , The Last Battle , and A Bridge Too Far .-Early life:Ryan was born in Dublin and educated at Synge Street CBS,...
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External links
- Collier's Conquest of Space (Italian languageItalian languageItalian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
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