2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/7369Our current knowledge of neutron star formation, progenitors, and natal masses, spins, magnetic fields, and space velocities is briefly reviewed from a theorist's perspective. More observational information is badly needed to constrain theoretical possibilities.10 pages, 4 figures, high-quality available upon request; to appear in "Young Neutron Stars and Their Environments" (IAU Symposium 218, ASP Conference Proceedings), eds. F. Camilo and B.M. GaenslerAstrophysicstext