Jon Michael Smith facts for kids
Jon Michael Smith, born on September 6, 1938, is an American scientist and engineer. He used to work for NASA, the United States space agency. He also wrote books and created a special math method called T-integration.
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About Jon Michael Smith
His Early Life and Education
Jon Smith was born in 1938. He studied Physics at Seattle University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also attended special programs at Harvard Business School and the MIT Sloan School of Management. These programs helped him learn about managing large organizations and businesses.
Working at NASA
Jon Smith had an important career at NASA. He worked on the famous Space Shuttle program.
- First Marketing Manager: He was the very first marketing manager for the Space Shuttle. This meant he helped decide how much it would cost for companies to use the Shuttle. He also helped make the first agreements with businesses that wanted to launch things into space.
- Satellite Programs: Later, he managed a program about advanced communication satellites. He also helped make NASA's polar communication network available for commercial use. This network helps send information from space.
- Retirement: Mike retired from the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, in January 2007.
After NASA
After leaving NASA, Jon Smith started his own company. It is called Jon M. Smith and Associates (JMSA).
- Consulting Work: His company helps other businesses with space projects. This includes making space travel more commercial, meaning more companies can use space for their needs.
- Space Technology: They also work on systems that guide rockets during flight. JMSA is involved with commercial telescopes and ideas for getting energy from space.
- Clients: NASA is one of his clients, meaning they hire his company for advice and help.
Books He Wrote
Jon Smith has written several books. These books often help people understand complex topics like math and business decisions.
- Mathematical Modeling and Digital Simulation for Engineers and Scientists
- Scientific Analysis on the Pocket Calculator
- Financial Analysis & Business Decisions on the Pocket Calculator
- Quantitative Methods in Business
