What is John Whiteside Parsons's middle name?
Whiteside
John Whiteside Parsons date of birth:
October 2, 1914
How old was John Whiteside Parsons when died?
37
When did John Whiteside Parsons die?
June 17, 1952
What religion is John Whiteside Parsons?
Occult / Thelemite
What is John Whiteside Parsons nationality?
American
What is John Whiteside Parsons's occupation?
Rocket engineer, chemical engineer, inventor, businessman, occultist, writer
Short Biography
John Whiteside Parsons (born Marvel Whiteside Parsons; October 2, 1914 – June 17, 1952), better known as Jack Parsons, was an American rocket engineer and rocket propulsion researcher, chemist, inventor, businessman, expert witness, writer, socialite, and Thelemite occultist. Parsons was associated with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and was one of the principal founders of both the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Aerojet Engineering Corporation. He invented the first rocket engine using a castable, composite rocket propellant, and pioneered the advancement of both liquid-fuel and solid-fuel rockets.