R. K. Masse received B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from UCLA and the University of Washington. Over the years since that time his technical expertise has contributed to the success of numerous programs, such as the New Horizons probe en route to arrive at Pluto in 2015. Currently, he is professionally engaged leading technology development related to advanced monopropellant rocket engines and missile defense. A constant inventor from early childhood and at present, R. K. holds a steadily expanding number of patents related to both rocket propulsion and independently dev...