Kummersdorf

Kummersdorf is the name of an estate near Luckenwalde at 52°05' N and 13°20' E, around 25km south of Berlin, in the Brandenburg region of Germany. Until 1945 Kummersdorf hosted the weapon office of the German Army which ran a development centre for future weapons, as well as an artillery range.

Related Topics:
Luckenwalde - Berlin - Brandenburg - Germany - 1945 - German Army - Artillery range

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Wernher von Braun developed the liquid propellant rockets type A-1 and A-2 in Kummersdorf; this research was moved to Peenemünde in 1936 as the facility was too small for testing. Other reasons for the move included the need for a secret and secure testing site, as well as the decision of the Luftwaffe to join the development of rockets. After 1938 Kummersdorf was used for nuclear research.

Related Topics:
Wernher von Braun - Rockets - Peenemünde - 1936 - Luftwaffe - 1938

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On July 16th, 1934 Dr. Kurt Wahmke and 2 technicians were killed at an explosion of a rocket engine.

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