MISSILE SPACE AND RANGE PIONEERS
About Us:
The Missile, Space and Range Pioneers is a social organization with the purpose of providing opportunities for those associated with missile, space, and range activities to meet socially, network, and renew acquaintances. We were officially established in 1966 and have been on the space coast for over 50 years.
HONORING OUR HERITAGE, THE MISSION OF THE MISSILE, SPACE, AND RANGE PIONEERS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WORKING IN, OR ASSOCIATED WITH, MISSILE, SPACE AND RANGE ACTIVITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SOCIALLY IN ORDER TO RENEW OLD AND ESTABLISH NEW ACQUAINTANCES. WE EXTEND THIS MISSION TO WELCOME SPACE ENTHUSIASTS, SUPPORTERS, AND FANS.
OUR GOAL IS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SPACE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE ABOVE INDUSTRIES THROUGH OUR EVENTS.
Announcements
Virtual Speaker Series- Jim Carleton
Hello Pioneers!
We will continue our virtual speaker series on March 23rd at 7:00 PM. Our speaker will be our very own board member, Jim Carleton, on the search for Space Shuttle Challenger. Jim worked as a primary shuttle engineer that was on the dive team for Space Shuttle Challenger recovery efforts.
The event will be held on Zoom (see link and info below) and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page, facebook.com/spacepioneers.
All are welcome to this free event!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917881166?pwd=Y2kyN2V6UmVyZ0JzbFhrSklqbzhPUT09
Meeting ID: 829 1788 1166
Passcode: 325300
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+1 301 715 8592 US
About Our Speaker
Jim Carleton recently retired from the aerospace business after 40 years of service. He supported several missile, rocket and all 135 Space Shuttle launches. Jim worked at United Space Alliance (USA), a prime contractor for the Space Shuttle Program, most recently as the Solid Rocket Booster Program Manager, Director of Program Management.
Jim served several roles at USA, including Director of Space Shuttle Upgrades and Director of Manufacturing Operations. Prior to USA, Jim worked as an Engineering Manager and Program Manager for United Technologies Corporation, USBI. Jim is a Certified Manager with the Institute of Certified Managers and a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology Certified Manager curriculum. He also serves on the board of the Missile, Space, and Range Pioneers.
Jim retired from the United States Marine Corps, is a Vietnam Veteran and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Virtual Speaker Series- Jillian Gloria
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About Our SpeakerJillian is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering at UCF. Her dream is to one day walk on Mars, but she knows there are countless goals she must achieve before she is spaceflight ready! Her previous work experiences include internships in the Commercial Space Industry with a focus on Lunar Robotic Technologies at the Earthrise Space Foundation, Inc., and analyzing technical risks for new and existing Gas Turbines at Siemens Energy. In 2020, she became a published author for her undergraduate research at UCF investigating the effects of solar and galactic radiation at the surface of airless bodies in space like the Moon, Mars, and near-Earth asteroids. Her current research position investigates next generation propulsion capabilities for hypersonic suborbital and reusable space vehicles and power generation systems at UCF in partnership with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). In addition to her research, Jillian serves as the External Relations Manager for the world’s highest-fidelity manufacturing organization for Lunar, Martian, and Asteroid simulants at Exolith Lab. Jillian has proven to be an advocate for STEM & Space Exploration through both local endeavors with the Barnes & Noble, NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex, Women In Defense, Orange County Public Schools, and the Central Florida STEM Education Council; as well as through global platforms via partnerships with LinkedIn, Fox’s Xploration Outerspace TV show, and the Discovery Channel Canada. She strongly believes that by sharing her own love and excitement for space, she can inspire others to dream big!
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Virtual Speaker Series- Blake Parker
Hello Pioneers!
We are continuing our virtual speaker series into the start of the new year!
Join us January 26th from 7-8pm and hear from Blake Parker, Stowage Engineer for the International Space Station.
The event will be held on Zoom (see link and info below) and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page, facebook.com/spacepioneers.
All are welcome to this free event!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83450616879?pwd=MFg1RlpTcFlQczAvT0pHN2twREtTdz09
Meeting ID: 834 5061 6879
Passcode: 026868
About Our Speaker
Blake Parker has been supporting science operations on the International Space Station for over six years as a Stowage Engineer at NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Blake graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in 2013 with a bachelors’ degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to his time with the ISS program, he previously worked with the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s small satellite program and the UAH Space Hardware Club’s high altitude ballooning and cubesat program.
A native of Cullman, Alabama, Blake has been living in Huntsville for over a decade and is a lifelong space exploration fan and advocate.
Virtual Series- Holiday Event!
Hello Pioneers!
Join us next week, December 7th, at 7pm for our next virtual event. Wear your favorite holiday attire and bring your favorite holiday beverage for a Pioneers Holiday Event!
We will have a presentation from the Weiss School and will have live music from Pioneer Gunther Karger.
The event will be held on Zoom (see link and info below) and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page, facebook.com/spacepioneers.
All are welcome to this free event!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82999177795?pwd=bi9wT3lDZGdGMU5wd0JFQXhzQWxqdz09
Meeting ID: 829 9917 7795
Passcode: 711132
Virtual Speaker Series – Daniel Batcheldor
Zoom Info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86380476170?pwd=T2hBa0Flczl3RUJCK3FpZWU2OEFjdz09
Meeting ID: 863 8047 6170
Passcode: 888111
Speaker Bio
Jerry Johnson
Hello Pioneers-
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of former Pioneers President, Lt. Col. Jerry M. Johnson, USAF, Retired. He passed away Sunday September 27th 2020
A graveside service is scheduled for 1000 Saturday Oct 3rd at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, Florida. The service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend. https://www.dignitymemorial.
If you wish to make a charitable donation in honor of Jerry, the family has asked that donations be made to the Air Force Space & Missile Museum – Cape Canaveral https://afspacemuseum.org/
For those who wish to send flowers they can be sent ahead of the service to Florida Memorial Gardens.
Life Event Center at Florida Memorial | 5950 South US Highway 1 Rockledge, FL 32955
His obituary can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.
Please keep Jerry’s family in your thoughts.