Jack Catran was an American industrial designer, behavioral psychologist, scientist, and linguist who played a significant role as a NASA human factors engineer during the first Apollo mission. With a strong scientific background, he became known for his critique of Carl Sagan’s efforts to find extraterrestrial life, effectively challenging the prevailing ideas in astrobiology. His multifaceted career highlights his contributions to both design and psychology, making him a notable figure in the fields of science and aerospace.
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
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Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: Riverside
Educated At: Chouinard Art Institute | University of California, Los Angeles | University of London | University of Southern California
Occupation: engineer | writer | scientist
Employers: NASA
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Ephemeris for January 22, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Aquarius 53 | 2 Aquarius 56 | 18 Taurus 14 |
| Moon | 10 Gemini 29 | 12 Scorpio 2 | 6 Taurus 46 |
| Mercury | 7 Capricorn 29 | 21 Capricorn 23 | 0 Taurus 24 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 23 | 19 Pisces 29 | 3 Aries 0 |
| Mars | 2 Libra 11 | 23 Cancer 38 | 15 Virgo 0 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 14 | 11 Gemini 32 | 15 Gemini 10 |
| Saturn | 12 Leo 38 | 16 Pisces 23 | 9 Leo 8 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 26 | 23 Taurus 18 | 27 Aquarius 26 |
| Neptune | 5 Leo 49 | 27 Pisces 43 | 4 Leo 28 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 57 | 1 Aquarius 45 | 3 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 29 Sagittarius 53 | 0 Aries 20 | 24 Sagittarius 13 |
| Ketu | 29 Gemini 53 | 0 Libra 20 | 24 Gemini 13 |
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