About Us
At ISP Solutions, we are dedicated to driving mission success. We understand that space and missile propulsion systems are critical to the success of any program, and their complexity demands unparalleled expertise. Our team of propulsion specialists brings together over a century of combined experience, delivering innovative and reliable propulsion solutions. By leveraging our extensive knowledge and deep industry insight, we help our clients bring successful systems to market efficiently and effectively.
We combine more than 80 years of industry experience with director-level expertise to deliver independent, conflict-free guidance tailored to your mission. Our flight-proven systems and commitment to technical excellence ensure reliable, objective solutions you can trust from concept through deployment.
The team
Tim Held
Tim's propulsion expertise includes the design, analysis, construction, and testing of space programs, including Space Shuttles, Mars missions, Stardust, Juno, Orion Capsule, Challenger return-to-flight, and communication satellites. With over 30 years as Director of Engineering at Lockheed Martin, and 8 years as Chief Engineer at Ball Aerospace, Tim led National Intelligence units as a Navy Reservist for 24 years, and retired as a Captain (O6), with deep insight into strategic asset data sets.
Roger McNamara
With 44 years in aerospace, Dr. Roger McNamara has orbital debris research, space vehicle design, and human deep-space exploration. He led NASA's historic Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 and managed key commercial and DOD programs. A 46-year AIAA member, he has earned numerous awards and supports aerospace education through lectures and research at the University of Colorado. Dr. McNamara holds Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering degrees from Embry-Riddle and the University of Colorado.