#robertgoddard

[supersteviegeekout]

It felt . . . momentous. It felt important. It felt -- I felt -- filled with wonderful purpose. I want to feel that again. - Gleanings by @nealshusterman ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ ☆What are your thoughts about life on other planets?☆ Today, March 16th, in 1926, Robert Goddard successfully launched the first liquid-fueled rocket. This ushered in an era of space flight and innovation. It led to man walking on the moon, a rover on Mars, and who knows where else it will take us? That first flight only went 41 feet in the air, but it was a start. And it's a good reminder to not give up! Whether it's launching a rocket or reading all the books on your shelves. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #bookswelove #bookaholic #booklover #booklife #bookaddict #arcofascythe #nealshusterman #robertgoddard #spacetravel #rocket https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2QdemLL_7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[charring58]

#RobertGoddard (October 5, 1882 – August 10, 1945)[1] was an American engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's fir

[inge-universe]

Robert Goddard @robertgoddarduk @robertgoddard.uk #robertgoddard #robertgoddardauthor Tweedehands boek. Bedankt Milka @milkadewaart Wie kent deze auteur en zijn boeken? ........... #bookstagram #bookstagramnl #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #dutchbookstagram #dutchbookstagrammer #dutchbookstagrammers #instabook #dutchbook #books #tweedehandsboek #2ehands #tweedehands #ntl #ntlllijst  #lezenisleuk #lezenisleuk📚 #2ehandsboeken #tbrpilekeepsgrowing  #jekannooitteveelboekenhebben #boekenlezen #nogtelezenlijst #nogtelezen #boekenlezenisleuk #thrillers #spannendeboeken #jekannooitgenoegboekenhebben https://www.instagram.com/p/CXqItWvAVET/?utm_medium=tumblr

[wendywander7-blog]

I’ve been reading about the history of some new ideas, which reminded me of this quote. Pen: Jinhao x750, 1.1 mm Goulet nib Ink: Diamine Red Dragon Paper: Leuchtturm1917 notebook #quote #qotd #quotestagram #quoteoftheday #robertgoddard #calligraphy #lettering #handlettering #italic #fountainpen #jinhaox750 #gouletnib #diaminereddragon #leuchtturm1917 #wendywander7

[annesophiebooks]

📚Réceptions livresques 📚 Une très bonne fin de mois qui s’annonce, au niveau lecture. J’en profite pour vous présenter les futures parutions de @sonatineeditions , reçues hier (un grand merci à toute l’équipe, au passage ❤️). • ➡️ Les Filles Mortes ne sont pas aussi Jolies, d’Elizabeth Little, à paraître le 22 octobre. Après le très bon « Les Réponses », l’auteure revient avec ce nouveau thriller à l’air prometteur. Vous trouverez la 4ème de couverture sur la photo numéro 2. • ➡️ Le Monde des Abberley, de Robert Goddard, paru avant-hier. Cet écrivain fait partie de ceux que je suis assidûment chaque année, et je n’ai jamais été déçue ! Vous trouverez la 4ème de couverture sur la photo numéro 3. • ➡️ La Mer sans Étoiles, d’Erin Morgenstern, à paraître le 15 octobre. En plus d’avoir un résumé plutôt enchanteur, l’objet livre est magnifique. Je vous ai pris quelques photos de la présentation intérieure, que vous trouverez à la suite des autres. S’il est aussi bon qu’il est beau, il pourrait bien faire parler de lui pendant un sacré moment ! ••• •• J’ai également eu faites réceptions courant de semaine, que je publierai pendant le week-end. Je suis tellement focalisée sur ma petite Chiara que j’avoue avoir oublié de le faire les jours précédents... Il faut dire que ma petite boule de poils va de moins en moins bien, et que ça Jour forcément beaucoup sur mon état d’esprit... ••• En attendant je vous souhaite un excellent week-end, profitez bien (tout en restant prudents !), et n’hésitez pas à me dire en commentaires s’il y en a un que vous aimeriez que je lise en priorité pour vous en parler. À très vite 😘💕 ◼️◼️ #sonatineeditions #robertgoddard #lemondedesabberley #erinmorgenstern #lamersansetoiles #elizabethlittle #lesfillesmortesnesontpasaussijolies #roman #romannoir #thriller #romanpolicier #polar #rentreelitteraire #bookstagram #livre #lecture #lecturedumoment #lectureencours #rentreelitteraire2020 #bibliophile #livrovore #bloglitteraire #lectrice #pilealire #bookhaul #bouquin #litterature #litteratureamericaine #litteratureanglaise https://www.instagram.com/p/CFULqw3nyt5/?igshid=1hlzsr4m6rqqw

[roadtripnewengland]

(#RobertGoddard Part 2) #AlwaysReadthePlaque By far my favorite #historicmarker in New England can be found along the green on the 9th hole at the Pakachoag Golf Course in Auburn, MA- and if you don’t bother the golfers they’ll let you take a look. Formerly a field at Robert Goddard’s Aunt Effie’s Farm the obelisk marks the launching pad for the world’s first liquid propelled rocket. . . There’s another marker near the street, and a painting of the rocket on the golf course sign- but you can find the very spot man took its first step into space just a short walk from the road. Check in with the club house and then follow the stone wall that goes out to the ninth hole, the obelisk isn’t to hard to find. . . . . #igersnewengland #igersmass #history #historical #rocket #rocketry #historicmarkers #instahistory #massachusetts #onthisday (at Pakachoag Golf Course Upland)

[aiaalalv]

(June 20) How to navigate COVID-19 stress & crisis (Christi Garner) A HISTORY OF ROCK (John Halchak)

A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, RS-68, Space Launch System (SLS), V-2, Peenemunde, Robert Goddard Jun 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PT) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Volunteers are needed for all AIAA activities, please contact cgsonwane@gmail.com e-Town Hall Meeting June 20, 2020, 1 PM - 3:30 PM (Add to Calendar) 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Building Resilience: How to navigate stress and crisis of COVID-19 by Christi Garner LMFT , Trauma Therapist and Educator www.traumaeducator.com 1 PM - 3:30 PM A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, Senior Fellow Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Upcoming events on aiaa-lalv.org/events Event Calendar Join Mailing List https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FnG0zoy Join AIAA Membership https://aiaa.org/membership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is the famous quotation of the philosopher George Santayana. For the engineer, knowing the mistakes of the past, including why they occurred, is a necessity to avoid repeating them. However, it also is important to know and understand past successes so that they may be stepping stones for future advances. Studying history also gives us a perspective of the present, helping us to understand why things are the way they are today and can point towards a path for change. This talk will be a broad overview of the history of rocketry, with some emphasis on the importance of materials in the development of the technology. The American rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert H. Goddard, used some surprisingly advanced materials concepts for his rockets, combining metals and ceramics to achieve performance goals. Unfortunately, Goddard’s paranoia combined with his inability to work with others, destroyed his legacy. In their V-2 ballistic missile of World War II, the Germans used a variety of materials, with wartime shortages necessitating some creative materials selections. The V-2, although ineffective as a weapon, had profound long-term consequences, as it jump started ballistic missiles and space exploration. The first American and Soviet rockets were essentially improvements on the German designs that also incorporated higher strength materials to reduce overall weight and increase performance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Halchak John Halchak is a retired Senior Fellow in the Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne), located in Canoga Park, California. For 13 years, he was the director of the Rocketdyne materials engineering department. With over 51 years of experience in rocket engine materials and processes, he has worked on virtually every major program for that company, including such programs as the Atlas, Gemini, Saturn V- Apollo, Minuteman, Delta, Peacekeeper, Space Shuttle Main Engine, Waterjets, Aerospike, Space Station, NASP, RS-68, X-33, MB-60, and J-2X programs. In the course of his work, he has been a witness to, and a participant in, many of the historical events in the space program. He has had opportunities to accumulate information from many of the pioneers in rocket development, including some of the original German Peenemunde engineers. John has given presentations on the history of rocketry at professional societies, conferences, and universities throughout the United States. He is a graduate of Penn State's metallurgical engineering department, a registered professional engineer, a member of the Air Force Association, a Fellow of the ASM, and a recipient of the Apollo Achievement Award, the NASA Astronauts’ Personal Achievement Award, the Penn State David Ford McFarland Distinguished Alumni Award, a NASA Group Achievement Award (1995), the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council 2006 Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award, and the Rotary National Stellar Award for Achievement in Space Flight. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building Resilience: How to navigate stress and crisis of COVID-19 Navigating stress and crisis are no longer topics only for first responders and front liners. We have all been impacted this year by pandemics, chaos, and uncertainty. In this presentation we will learn tools for building resilience in times of stress, mindful hacks to feel better today, stress busting techniques to use daily at home or at work to increase your ability to focus and recover from crisis and even tips on how to get better sleep. Practical tools and a place to ask questions while you learn about your body’s innate ability to heal, even in times like these. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christi Garner LMFT Christi Garner LMFT is a Trauma Therapist and Educator working closely with first responders and organizations in crisis response for 20 years. Christi provides you the skills that regulate the nervous system to help you restore balance in the face of stress and crisis. Tools to support you as well as to navigate the stress of crisis, to build resilience, to de-escalate, de-stress and recover so you can respond better in the moment and for the long haul. Being a leader in the field requires fortitude, together we will discover the tools to help you get there AND bring your team with you. www.traumaeducator.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions : events.aiaalalv@gmail.com | 949.426.8175 | aiaa-lalv.org Read the full article

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[markstevena]

January 13 in History

The #NYTimes scolds #RobertGoddard & 'January 13 in History' by The Gad About Town

The New York Times published an editorial on this date in 1920 that took to task the rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard for his thought that someday rockets could be used to travel to the moon (and beyond).

How would rockets possibly work in the vacuum of space? the writers wondered. After all, thanks to Isaac Newton, any schoolkid knew that actions work as a reaction, and, in the vacuum of space,…

[nanniepomme]

Sunday collection. Reading « Le retour » with a very pleasure. Hope other will be good than this. #robertgoddard #leterour #parunmatindautomne #lelivredepoche (à Marseille, France)

[charring58]

1912 #Robertgoddard #museumscienceindustry @msichicago Robert Goddard, bundled against the cold weather of March 16, 1926, holds the launching frame of his most notable invention — the first liquid-fueled rocket.

[annesophiebooks]

📚 Les arrivées d’hier 📚 - Un grand merci à @sonatineeditions pour l’envoi du service presse du nouveau roman de Robert Goddard : « L’Héritage Davenall », à paraître le 26 Septembre ❤️. Grande fan de l’auteur, les 708 pages de ce nouveau bébé ne m’inquiètent pas, au contraire. Voilà de longues et agréables heures de lecture en perspective ! 😉 ◾️ Et un grand merci également aux Éditions @calmann.levy pour l’envoi du service presse du « Baiser de l’Ogre », le nouveau roman d’Elsa Roch, à paraître le 09 octobre ❤️. (@elsarochperso ) que j’en profite pour remercier de la très gentille dédicace 😘 ◾️ Vous pourrez découvrir les 4èmes de couverture de ces deux titres sur les autres photos de ce post 📚 ◾️ Je n’ai pas pu m’empêcher de commencer aussitôt le nouveau Robert Goddard. Après les deux énormes coups de coeur qu’ont été « Mon Territoire » et « Les Refuges », il fallait que je lise quelque chose de radicalement différent, afin de ne pas être tentée (malgré moi, bien évidemment) de comparer le nouveau aux deux énormes claques livresques que je venais de finir. Et comme « L’Heritage Dacenall était là, comment résister à son appel ? 😄 ◾️ Et vous, que lisez-vous aujourd’hui ? Et à propos de Robert Goddard et Elsa Roch, quels sont vos livres préférés de ces deux auteurs ? ◾️ Belle soirée à tous 😘 ◾️ #sonatineeditions #robertgoddard #lhéritagedavenall #calmannlevy #elsaroch #lebaiserdelogre #servicepresse #rentreelitteraire2019 #rentreelitteraire #roman #thriller #polar #ideelecture #bookstagrammer #bookaddict #instabook #instalivre #lecture #bloglitteraire #instalecture #livraddict #blog #pal #pilealire #livrestagram #livreaddict #bibliophile #lectrice #bouquin #bouquiner https://www.instagram.com/p/B19cX8JovaB/?igshid=152ylr61q8ltk

[roadtripnewengland]

#RobertGoddard and his first rocket- launched March 16, 1926 in Auburn, MA (at Pakachoag Golf Course Upland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvE4JYEAFPe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v25ycvdz0uo

[aiaalalv]

(June 20) How to navigate COVID-19 stress & crisis (Christi Garner) A HISTORY OF ROCK (John Halchak)

A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, RS-68, Space Launch System (SLS), V-2, Peenemunde, Robert Goddard Jun 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PT) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Volunteers are needed for all AIAA activities, please contact cgsonwane@gmail.com e-Town Hall Meeting June 20, 2020, 1 PM - 3:30 PM (Add to Calendar) 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Building Resilience: How to navigate stress and crisis of COVID-19 by Christi Garner LMFT , Trauma Therapist and Educator www.traumaeducator.com 1 PM - 3:30 PM A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, Senior Fellow Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Upcoming events on aiaa-lalv.org/events Event Calendar Join Mailing List https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FnG0zoy Join AIAA Membership https://aiaa.org/membership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is the famous quotation of the philosopher George Santayana. For the engineer, knowing the mistakes of the past, including why they occurred, is a necessity to avoid repeating them. However, it also is important to know and understand past successes so that they may be stepping stones for future advances. Studying history also gives us a perspective of the present, helping us to understand why things are the way they are today and can point towards a path for change. This talk will be a broad overview of the history of rocketry, with some emphasis on the importance of materials in the development of the technology. The American rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert H. Goddard, used some surprisingly advanced materials concepts for his rockets, combining metals and ceramics to achieve performance goals. Unfortunately, Goddard’s paranoia combined with his inability to work with others, destroyed his legacy. In their V-2 ballistic missile of World War II, the Germans used a variety of materials, with wartime shortages necessitating some creative materials selections. The V-2, although ineffective as a weapon, had profound long-term consequences, as it jump started ballistic missiles and space exploration. The first American and Soviet rockets were essentially improvements on the German designs that also incorporated higher strength materials to reduce overall weight and increase performance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Halchak John Halchak is a retired Senior Fellow in the Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne), located in Canoga Park, California. For 13 years, he was the director of the Rocketdyne materials engineering department. With over 51 years of experience in rocket engine materials and processes, he has worked on virtually every major program for that company, including such programs as the Atlas, Gemini, Saturn V- Apollo, Minuteman, Delta, Peacekeeper, Space Shuttle Main Engine, Waterjets, Aerospike, Space Station, NASP, RS-68, X-33, MB-60, and J-2X programs. In the course of his work, he has been a witness to, and a participant in, many of the historical events in the space program. He has had opportunities to accumulate information from many of the pioneers in rocket development, including some of the original German Peenemunde engineers. John has given presentations on the history of rocketry at professional societies, conferences, and universities throughout the United States. He is a graduate of Penn State's metallurgical engineering department, a registered professional engineer, a member of the Air Force Association, a Fellow of the ASM, and a recipient of the Apollo Achievement Award, the NASA Astronauts’ Personal Achievement Award, the Penn State David Ford McFarland Distinguished Alumni Award, a NASA Group Achievement Award (1995), the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council 2006 Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award, and the Rotary National Stellar Award for Achievement in Space Flight. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building Resilience: How to navigate stress and crisis of COVID-19 Navigating stress and crisis are no longer topics only for first responders and front liners. We have all been impacted this year by pandemics, chaos, and uncertainty. In this presentation we will learn tools for building resilience in times of stress, mindful hacks to feel better today, stress busting techniques to use daily at home or at work to increase your ability to focus and recover from crisis and even tips on how to get better sleep. Practical tools and a place to ask questions while you learn about your body’s innate ability to heal, even in times like these. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christi Garner LMFT Christi Garner LMFT is a Trauma Therapist and Educator working closely with first responders and organizations in crisis response for 20 years. Christi provides you the skills that regulate the nervous system to help you restore balance in the face of stress and crisis. Tools to support you as well as to navigate the stress of crisis, to build resilience, to de-escalate, de-stress and recover so you can respond better in the moment and for the long haul. Being a leader in the field requires fortitude, together we will discover the tools to help you get there AND bring your team with you. www.traumaeducator.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions : events.aiaalalv@gmail.com | 949.426.8175 | aiaa-lalv.org Read the full article

[aiaalalv]

(June 20, 2020) e-Town Hall Meeting: A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak

A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, RS-68, Space Launch System (SLS), V-2, Peenemunde, Robert Goddard Jun 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PT) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Volunteers are needed for all AIAA activities, please contact cgsonwane@gmail.com e-Town Hall Meeting June 20, 2020, 1 PM - 3:30 PM (Add to Calendar) A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, Senior Fellow Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne) RS-68 Space Launch System (SLS) V-2 launch in Peenemünde (1943) Robert Goddard and His Rocket RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Upcoming events on aiaa-lalv.org/events Event Calendar / Upcoming Events A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is the famous quotation of the philosopher George Santayana. For the engineer, knowing the mistakes of the past, including why they occurred, is a necessity to avoid repeating them. However, it also is important to know and understand past successes so that they may be stepping stones for future advances. Studying history also gives us a perspective of the present, helping us to understand why things are the way they are today and can point towards a path for change. This talk will be a broad overview of the history of rocketry, with some emphasis on the importance of materials in the development of the technology. The American rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert H. Goddard, used some surprisingly advanced materials concepts for his rockets, combining metals and ceramics to achieve performance goals. Unfortunately, Goddard’s paranoia combined with his inability to work with others, destroyed his legacy. In their V-2 ballistic missile of World War II, the Germans used a variety of materials, with wartime shortages necessitating some creative materials selections. The V-2, although ineffective as a weapon, had profound long-term consequences, as it jump started ballistic missiles and space exploration. The first American and Soviet rockets were essentially improvements on the German designs that also incorporated higher strength materials to reduce overall weight and increase performance. John Halchak John Halchak is a retired Senior Fellow in the Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne), located in Canoga Park, California. For 13 years, he was the director of the Rocketdyne materials engineering department. With over 51 years of experience in rocket engine materials and processes, he has worked on virtually every major program for that company, including such programs as the Atlas, Gemini, Saturn V- Apollo, Minuteman, Delta, Peacekeeper, Space Shuttle Main Engine, Waterjets, Aerospike, Space Station, NASP, RS-68, X-33, MB-60, and J-2X programs. In the course of his work, he has been a witness to, and a participant in, many of the historical events in the space program. He has had opportunities to accumulate information from many of the pioneers in rocket development, including some of the original German Peenemunde engineers. John has given presentations on the history of rocketry at professional societies, conferences, and universities throughout the United States. He is a graduate of Penn State's metallurgical engineering department, a registered professional engineer, a member of the Air Force Association, a Fellow of the ASM, and a recipient of the Apollo Achievement Award, the NASA Astronauts’ Personal Achievement Award, the Penn State David Ford McFarland Distinguished Alumni Award, a NASA Group Achievement Award (1995), the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council 2006 Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award, and the Rotary National Stellar Award for Achievement in Space Flight. June 20, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) AIAA LA LV 6/20 Saturday e-Town Hall Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://aiaa.zoom.us/j/238647693?pwd=SHplN1FIZzdjdHJMRGJYK3ZiT0dFZz09 Password: 125219 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128,,238647693# or +13462487799,,238647693# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 238 647 693 International numbers available: https://aiaa.zoom.us/u/ac2D3qKYxA Questions : events.aiaalalv@gmail.com | 949.426.8175 | aiaa-lalv.org Read the full article

[aiaalalv]

(June 20, 2020) e-Town Hall Meeting: A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak

A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, RS-68, Space Launch System (SLS), V-2, Peenemunde, Robert Goddard Jun 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PT) RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Volunteers are needed for all AIAA activities, please contact cgsonwane@gmail.com e-Town Hall Meeting June 20, 2020, 1 PM - 3:30 PM (Add to Calendar) A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY by John Halchak, Senior Fellow Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne) RS-68 Space Launch System (SLS) V-2 launch in Peenemünde (1943) Robert Goddard and His Rocket RSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3f38EK1 Upcoming events on aiaa-lalv.org/events Event Calendar / Upcoming Events A HISTORY OF ROCKETRY “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is the famous quotation of the philosopher George Santayana. For the engineer, knowing the mistakes of the past, including why they occurred, is a necessity to avoid repeating them. However, it also is important to know and understand past successes so that they may be stepping stones for future advances. Studying history also gives us a perspective of the present, helping us to understand why things are the way they are today and can point towards a path for change. This talk will be a broad overview of the history of rocketry, with some emphasis on the importance of materials in the development of the technology. The American rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert H. Goddard, used some surprisingly advanced materials concepts for his rockets, combining metals and ceramics to achieve performance goals. Unfortunately, Goddard’s paranoia combined with his inability to work with others, destroyed his legacy. In their V-2 ballistic missile of World War II, the Germans used a variety of materials, with wartime shortages necessitating some creative materials selections. The V-2, although ineffective as a weapon, had profound long-term consequences, as it jump started ballistic missiles and space exploration. The first American and Soviet rockets were essentially improvements on the German designs that also incorporated higher strength materials to reduce overall weight and increase performance. John Halchak John Halchak is a retired Senior Fellow in the Engineering department of Rocketdyne (now named Aerojet Rocketdyne), located in Canoga Park, California. For 13 years, he was the director of the Rocketdyne materials engineering department. With over 51 years of experience in rocket engine materials and processes, he has worked on virtually every major program for that company, including such programs as the Atlas, Gemini, Saturn V- Apollo, Minuteman, Delta, Peacekeeper, Space Shuttle Main Engine, Waterjets, Aerospike, Space Station, NASP, RS-68, X-33, MB-60, and J-2X programs. In the course of his work, he has been a witness to, and a participant in, many of the historical events in the space program. He has had opportunities to accumulate information from many of the pioneers in rocket development, including some of the original German Peenemunde engineers. John has given presentations on the history of rocketry at professional societies, conferences, and universities throughout the United States. He is a graduate of Penn State's metallurgical engineering department, a registered professional engineer, a member of the Air Force Association, a Fellow of the ASM, and a recipient of the Apollo Achievement Award, the NASA Astronauts’ Personal Achievement Award, the Penn State David Ford McFarland Distinguished Alumni Award, a NASA Group Achievement Award (1995), the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council 2006 Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award, and the Rotary National Stellar Award for Achievement in Space Flight. June 20, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) AIAA LA LV 6/20 Saturday e-Town Hall Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://aiaa.zoom.us/j/238647693?pwd=SHplN1FIZzdjdHJMRGJYK3ZiT0dFZz09 Password: 125219 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128,,238647693# or +13462487799,,238647693# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 238 647 693 International numbers available: https://aiaa.zoom.us/u/ac2D3qKYxA Questions : events.aiaalalv@gmail.com | 949.426.8175 | aiaa-lalv.org Read the full article