Dennis R. Jenkins, FRAeS

Dennis R. Jenkins, FRAeS, currently serves as the Project Director for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center, overseeing the Phase III expansion featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour, set to open in 2026. With a prolific background as an author in aviation and space history at Specialty Press from 1995 until October 2023, Jenkins has also held various key roles such as Procurement Officer at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum and Project Management Consultant for the Space Shuttle Display Sites. Previous positions include Consulting Engineer at United Space Alliance, A. Verville Fellow at the Smithsonian Institution, Senior Technical Staff at the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group, and Senior Staff member for the President's Commission on Space Exploration Policy, among others, showcasing a comprehensive career dedicated to aerospace engineering and history.