The Peenemünde Army Research Center was a German military facility established during World War II, located on the northern coast of Germany. It was primarily used for the development and testing of advanced weaponry, including the V-2 rocket, which was the world's first long-range guided ballistic missile. The center played a crucial role in the German rocket program and was a hub for scientific research in rocketry. After the war, the site became significant for both the United States and the Soviet Union, as they sought to capture the technology and expertise developed there. The research conducted at Peenemünde laid the groundwork for future space exploration and missile technology, influencing programs like NASA and the Soviet space program.