Episode

Ritual of Abduction

by Mark Heyman, Jack Parsons, Jack Reynor

After Professor Mesulam gives his blessing to the project, Jack and Richard set off to create Caltech's first ever rocketry team. But Caltech's acceptance has come with caveats, and, coupled with Ernest's looming presence, Jack and Susan are feeling more

(4 total)

Characters

Jack Reynor (4)Mark Heyman (4)Jack Parsons (4)

“Professor Flip Mesulam: Am I correct in understanding that the university is funding you to design a rocket intended to reach the moon? Jack: That’s the ultimate objective, yes.”

— Mark Heyman, Jack Parsons, Jack Reynor, imdb.com

Tagged: rocketry

“Just because the math doesn't exist for what we're trying to do, doesn't mean what we're trying to do can't exist.”

— Mark Heyman, Jack Parsons, Jack Reynor, imdb.com

Tagged: Math, Hope

“This institute prides itself on breaking new frontiers, and yet, I can't help but notice a certain acquiescence to the status quo.”

— Mark Heyman, Jack Parsons, Jack Reynor, imdb.com

Tagged: frontiers, Status Quo, acquiescence

“Professor Flip Mesulam: So you consider yourself more of an expert than The New York Times? Jack Parsons: When it comes to rockets, I do. Professor Flip Mesulam: So you truly do believe that you, Jack Parsons, can build a ship that will take us all to the moon? Jack Parsons: Yes. Professor Flip Mesu…”

— Mark Heyman, Jack Parsons, Jack Reynor, imdb.com

Tagged: rocketry, Faith, God