Jack Parsons | Vibepedia

Jack Parsons was a pioneering American rocket engineer, chemist, and Thelemite occultist who co-founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Aerojet. Born on October 2, 1914, in Los Angeles, California, Parsons began experimenting with rockets at the age of 14 and went on to develop the first castable, composite rocket propellant. His work on liquid-fuel and solid-fuel rockets paved the way for modern space exploration. However, Parsons' life was also marked by controversy and tragedy, including his involvement with the occult and his untimely death on June 17, 1952. With a career spanning over two decades, Parsons worked alongside notable figures such as [[theodore-von-karman|Theodore von Kármán]], [[edward-forman|Edward Forman]], and [[frank-malina|Frank Malina]], leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and intrigue people to this day. Parsons' contributions to the field of rocketry have been recognized by organizations such as the [[jet-propulsion-laboratory|Jet Propulsion Laboratory]] and the [[caltech|California Institute of Technology]]. His story serves as a testament to the power of innovation and the importance of exploring the unknown, whether in the realm of science or the occult.