JOSHUA HABKA

Josh Habka is pursing a Bachelor's degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics with a minor in Entrepreneurship, and he is currently pursuing classes in Master's in Commercial Enterprise in Space at the Florida Institute of Technology. Josh Habka is the CEO of Astrochain, a pioneering decentralized space company developing blockchain applications for astronomy and science communication and education. Josh Habka is the Founder of the International Biohacking Community, an international research group.

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EDUCATION

Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL - USA                           May 2025

  • Bachelor's Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Completed graduate courses in Commercial Enterprise in Space: International Law in Space, Commercial Enterprise in Space, Human Spaceflight Physiology - 4.00/4.00                                           

Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY - USA                           May 2022

  • Associate in Science (A.S.), Dual-Credit

SKILLS

Technical: Python, Database Research, Inventor & SIEMENS NX CAD, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Hotwire CNC, Waterjet, Data Automation

Content Creation: Social Media, Video Editing, Canva, Instagram, Podcasting, Google Analytics, Business Automation(Make, Zapier), Brand Collaboration, Search Engine Optimization

Interpersonal: Leadership, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, Project Management

ASTRONAUTICS

Student - International Institute for Astronautical Sciences     August 2023 - Present

  • Training in the PoSSUM Advanced Space Academy, an intensive astronautics training program involving mission operations, spacesuit evaluation, high-G, hypoxia, and more.

Chief Scientist & Outreach Officer - NASA L’SPACE MCA                                  August 2023 - December 2023

  • Developing a space mission concept in accordance with NASA’s timeline, standards, and procedures in this 12-week collaborative academy wit h the guidance of NASA scientists and mentors.
  • Skill Badges: Project Management, Requirements, Teaming, Heat Transfer, Risk Management, SIEMENS NX, Systems

Project Manager - NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy          January 2024 - Present

  • Learning and developing official proposals submitted to NASA through this 12-week collaborative program with guidance of NASA industry experts and mentors.

RESEARCH 

Member, Controlled Environment Research and Education Space(CERES)                 January 2023 - Present

  • Presented in front of the dean of the Aerospace, Physics, and Space Sciences department of Florida Institute of Technology. Lead to approval, funding, and implementation of Florida Tech’s first research habitat.

Space Generation Advisory Council(SGAC)

International Institute of Astronautical Sciences

  • Member of the Space Medicine Research Group
    • Research into the medicine and the applications on the human body in microgravity environments such as outer space, the Moon, and Mars.

Private Abstracting

  • Asteroid Mining for Future Expanse and Using Mars as a Gravity and Recovery Area
  • Radio Telescope on The Backside of The Moon

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Science Communicator - Josh Habka       March 2022 - Present

  • Create educational space videos on social platforms reaching hundreds of thousands a month with over                   40,000 followers on Instagram, @realjoshuniverse. Additionally created a mobile astronomy app and web services.

Chief Executive Officer - Astrochain                             September 2022 - Present

  • Lead an astronomy research startup, providing services and access to decentralized science through blockchain applications.

Student Ambassador - International Space Station National Laboratory     August 2023 - Present

  • Sharing educational resources to those interested in the International Space Station on social platforms. 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Copy Center Specialist - Florida Institute of Technology                                                      August 2023 - Present

  • Creating social media content for the Florida Institute of Technology’s copy center with my experience in content creation.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Florida Institute of Technology

  • President, Astrobiological Research and Education Society                                   January 2023 - Present
    • Increased membership body by a factor of approximately twice the original membership body.
    • Utilized backend automation to automate repetitive administrative tasks with a significantly higher accuracy rate.
    • Created a website and newsletter system utilizing a content management system, which led to higher member satisfaction and reduced activation energy to information.

Bullitt East High School                   August 2021 - May 2022

Project, Height Adjustable Water Fountain

  • Created a height-adjustable water fountain prototype with 2 team member using CAD and 3D printing
  • Received approval and funding from the local municipality for implementation in the local city

Certifications

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