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Parsons, Jack, 1914-1952
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John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons (born Marvel Whiteside Parsons; October 2, 1914 – June 17, 1952) was an American rocket engineer and rocket propulsion researcher, chemist, and Thelemite occultist. Associated with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Parsons was one of the principal founders of both the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Aerojet Engineering Corporation. He invented the first rocket engine to use a castable, composite rocket propellant, and pioneered the advancement of both liquid-fuel and solid-fuel rockets.
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associatedWith | American Rocket Society. |
associatedWith | California Institute of Technology. |
associatedWith | California Institute of Technology. Air Corps Jet Propulsion Research Project. |
associatedWith | California Institute of Technology. Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory. |
spouseOf | Cameron, Marjorie, 1922-1995 |
associatedWith | Carroll, P Thomas. |
associatedWith | Crowley, Aleister, 1875-1947 |
associatedWith | Forman, Edward S. |
acquaintanceOf | Hubbard, L. Ron (La Fayette Ron), 1911-1986 |
associatedWith | Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) |
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Birth 1914-10-02
Death 1952-06-17
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Parsons, Jack W., 1914-1952
Parsons, John W., 1914-1952
Parsons, John Whiteside, 1914-1952
Parsons, Marvel W., 1914-1952
Parsons, Marvel Whiteside, 1914-1952
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