Charles Bartley

Charles E. Bartley (died 1996) was an American scientist, known for developing the first elastomeric solid propellant at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (now part of NASA) in Pasadena, California in the late 1940s.

Bartley founded Grand Central Rocket Company in Redlands, California in 1952

A full essay on Charles Bartley's contributions to the world of solid propellant rocket motors and the business after their development is contained in: CHARLES BARTLEY interviewed by John F. Bluth, October 3 and 4, 1994 Recorded and documented in the JET PROPULSION LABORATORY ARCHIVES ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM

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