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Joseph Corso

West Lafayette,IN

Summary

Highly motivated aspiring astronaut with good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player that's hardworking and passionate. Has a wide skill set focused on space exploration, crew operations, and aviation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Polaris Dawn
08.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Shadowed and supported Commercial Astronaut Crew Training
  • L-39 flight training
  • Event Organization and support
  • Jet safety briefings and risk prevention

Crew Trainer

US Space And Rocket Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for grade school, middle school, and high school.
  • Provides high-quality educational and recreational opportunities focused on space and aviation.
  • Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.

Safety Diver

US Space And Rocket Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Helped instruct scuba diving procedures and safety
  • Supervised and provided safety to divers under 30 ft
  • Buoyancy control and first aid procedures in diving operations

Citizen Astronaut Candidate

International Institute For Astronautical Sciences
07.2018 - Current
  • Spacecraft Egress & Rescue Operations
  • Flew in Falcon-20 for Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluations
  • Sea survival and Rescue
  • Gravity offset EVA space suit evaluation
  • Participated in Underwater analogs
  • Performed Geologic Field Work at San Francisco Volcanic Fields

Pilot

Working Towards Commercial
05.2018 - Current
  • 160 hours of total time and 84.1 of total PIC time
  • 14 hours in experimental jet aircraft
  • Performed formation flying

Education

Bachelor of Science - Planetary Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2024

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Safety Processes
  • Operational Efficiency

Certification

  • Private Pilot with instrument rating
  • Rescue Diver Certification (PADI)


Additional Experience

  • Public Speaking and Presentation
  • Proficient in adobe products such as photoshop, after effects, and premier
  • Filming and Camera Work

Timeline

Intern

Polaris Dawn
08.2022 - Current

Crew Trainer

US Space And Rocket Center
05.2021 - 08.2023

Safety Diver

US Space And Rocket Center
05.2021 - 08.2021

Citizen Astronaut Candidate

International Institute For Astronautical Sciences
07.2018 - Current

Pilot

Working Towards Commercial
05.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Planetary Science

Purdue University

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