Adam Cohen
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Innovative and hard working leader determined to revolutionize the world of space security. Committed to self improvement and continuous learning. Driven to be the best version of myself I can be to serve my country.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
FalconSAT Capstone Team Member
USAFA Department Of Astronautics
01.2023 - Current
- Worked on the deployment plan for releasing a 6U cube satellite from FalconSAT X (FSX) using a cannister satellite dispenser.
- Planned natural motion circumnavigations using the HCW model.
- Validated the safety and accuracy of deployment options through Monte Carlo simulations using Satellite Toolkit (STK)
- Developed plans for using differentials in air drag to maneuver by changing attitude rather than using propulsion.
- Developed plans for safely testing the payloads of the 6U cube satellite before maneuvering within 100 meters of FSX
Various USAFA Leadership Positions
United States Air Force Academy
06.2020 - Current
- FEST Commander: Responsible for instructing over 1100 basic cadets on entry control point procedures and small unit tactics. Also responsible for executing a military simulation to evaluate the proficiency of basic cadets on the aforementioned skills.
- Support Flight Commander: Responsible for the overseeing the planning and running of events and activities relating to the morale and welfare of over 100 individuals.
- Assistant Flight Commander: Responsible for the training and well being of 29 individuals during basic cadet training.
Sales Associate
Herff Jones
Weston, FL
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Sold Class Rings, Cap & Gowns, and other high school related products to students and their parents.
- Gained valuable sales and negotiation experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Astronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
05.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Python, MATLAB, R, C, Excel, STK, and command prompt interfacing
- Deep comprehension of Proximity Operations and Three Body Dynamics
- Ability to think abstractly about concepts in various fields to find new applications to pre-existing ideas
- Comfortable and competent in publicly speaking in front of thousands of people
- Negotiation and Sales experience valuable for navigating a complex and competitive environment
- Always willing to go above and beyond to make a project as successful as possible with unwavering energy
- Constantly seeking feedback on how to improve
Commander Contact Information
Lt Col Luke Hagen
(937) 825-8605
Luke.Hagen@afacademy.af.edu
Timeline
FalconSAT Capstone Team Member
USAFA Department Of Astronautics
01.2023 - Current
Various USAFA Leadership Positions
United States Air Force Academy
06.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Herff Jones
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Astronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy