After WW2, where did the idea of going to the moon came from?

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After WW2, where did the idea of going to the moon came from?

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Answer 1

Partly from science fiction such as Jules Verne, and directly influenced by Jack Parsons, a science fiction fan, who became a rocket fuel chemist in the 40’s and 50’s, co-founded the Jet Propulsion Lab, and was also a full blown Occultist.