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Who is Parsons Jack?
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Update at: Apr 1, 2026Parsons Jack (John Whiteside Parsons) - Public Profile
Born: Friday, October 2, 1914 00:00:00 UTC, Los Angeles, United States
Overview
Known as Jack Parsons, he was an American rocket engineer and occultist who played a key role in early American rocketry. He was part of the Caltech-based GALCIT rocket research group and helped shape the development of propulsion research that would lead to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) lineage.
Public Profile
- Occupation: Early American rocket engineer; occultist; co-founder of the Caltech Propulsion Laboratory, the precursor to JPL.
- Affiliations: GALCIT (Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratories at Caltech); associated with L. Ron Hubbard and occult circles in mid-20th century California.
- Legacy: Influential in the foundations of U.S. rocketry and spaceflight research; his life has been the subject of books and dramatized in media.
Key Facts
- Birth: October 2, 1914, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Death: January 17, 1952, Pasadena, California, United States (died in an explosion at his home laboratory)
- Notable roles: Early research in rocket propulsion; co-founder of Caltech's propulsion program that evolved into JPL
News & Recent Coverage
Parsons is a historical figure; current news is limited to retrospectives, academic references, and media portrayals. Notable recent coverage includes:
- Books: Strange Angel by George Pendle (a biography exploring Parsons's life and the space-age era).
- Media: The 2018 television series Strange Angel dramatizes Parsons's life and his involvement in early rocketry and occult circles.
Social Media & Online Presence
There are no official public social media profiles for John W. Parsons. Public information is available through historical articles, encyclopedias, and media about early rocketry. Notable sources include:
- Wikipedia - John W. Parsons
- Britannica - topics on early rocket development
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory historical pages
Notable Projects & Legacy
- Early rocket propulsion research at GALCIT (Caltech)
- Co-founder of the Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech, a predecessor to JPL
- Contributed to the foundation of postwar American rocketry and spaceflight programs
- Cultural depictions in literature and screen media (e.g., Pendle's biography; the Strange Angel TV series)
Which dasha periods did Parsons Jack live through?
VIMSHOTTARIVimshottari dasha periods recorded for Parsons Jack, in order.
What do Parsons Jack's numerology numbers say?
Parsons Jack's core numbers are Destiny 11, Soul Urge 11, Personality 11, Kabbalah Number 3.
Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.
Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.
Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.
Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.
Life Events & Planetary Transits
Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.
