While I understand the sentiment, they’re basically getting up there strapped into a souped-up V-2.

April 11, 2026 - 14:03 UTC

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Compromise: they can do war stuff but ONLY if they can demonstrate its potential to aid the space programme.
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I imagine Von Braun's research would've gone more smoothly if he didn't have to share his budget with Operation Barbarossa, and could talk to Goddard.
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Von Braun only did the easy bit - getting up there. Landing in one piece is the tricky bit.
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"Once zee rockets are up, who cares vhere zey come down?"
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