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CLASSIC: Sex Cults and Rocket Science: The Jack Parsons Story
Jan 9, 2024
Rocket engineer Jack Parsons, known for his breakthroughs in rocket propulsion, had a private passion for the occult. This podcast explores Parsons' involvement in a sex cult, his association with L. Ron Hubbard, and his fascination with the occult society OTO. It discusses the fusion of science and the dark arts, Crowley's manipulative use of sex in rituals, and Parsons' mysterious death.
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- Jack Parsons made significant breakthroughs in rocket technology while also being deeply involved in the occult practices of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO).
- Parsons' open attitude towards sex and unconventional relationships caused controversy, but was accepted within the OTO.
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Parsons' Rocketry Breakthroughs and Government Funding
Jack Parsons and his team make significant breakthroughs in rocket technology and receive government funding for their research and development. They form the Aerojet Engineering Corporation to sell rockets to the military, marking a turning point in their success in the field of rocketry.
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