“You want a valve that doesn't leak and you try everything possible to develop one. But the real world provides you with a leaky valve. You have to determine how much leakiness you can tolerate.”
Quote by Arthur Rudolph
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Arthur Rudolph
Arthur Rudolph was a German-American engineer renowned for his contributions to rocketry and missile technology. Born on November 9, 1906, and passing away on January 1, 1996, Rudolph played a pivotal role in the development of the V-2 rocket during World War II and later made substantial contributions to the U.S. space program. more
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