Wernher von Braun, was a German, aerospace engineer, and space architect. He was the the father of rocket technology and space science in the United States. ** He converted from being Atheist all his life** to believing in God 10 years before he passed away. On his gravestone he posted the following:The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his work” – Psalm 19:1 He knew we leave low earth orbit.