Josh Habka
| Josh Habka | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Jefferson Community and Technical College (AS) Florida Institute of Technology (MS) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Founder of the International Biohacking Community, the largest biohacking organization. |
| 🏛️ Political party | Transhumanist Party |
| 🌐 Website | joshuahabka |
Josh Habka is an American analog astronaut, science communicator, and biohacker[disambiguation needed]. He is the funder of the International Biohacking Community, the largest biohacker community of over 300,000 members, and a member of the Transhumanist Party.[1][2] Habka is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics and a Master of Science in Commercial Enterprise in Space at the Florida Institute of Technology. Additionally, he is a scientist-astronaut candidate at the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), where he is engaged in professional training in applied astronautics.[3]
Early life and education
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Habka attended Bullitt East High School from 2018 to 2022[4] and Jefferson Community and Technical College from 2020 to 2022. He later relocated to Melbourne, Florida, to study at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT).
Career
Astrochain
Habka is the chief executive officer of Astrochain,[5][6] a US-based space research company that develops blockchain applications for astronomical data and science communication. Astrochain aims to create a decentralized platform to store and share astronomy captures, promoting education, scientific research, and innovation.[7] The platform allows astronomers and hobbyist astrophotographers to mint their work as non-fungible tokens, providing cryptographic ownership of their astronomical data.[8] Astrochain has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Space Companies in the United States by F6S.[9]
Science communication
Habka maintains an educational astronomy blog, produces YouTube videos, and hosts a podcast titled "StarFM",[10] where he discusses topics ranging from neutrinos and cosmological phenomena to exoplanets and habitability for life. Habka also developed "Universe Launches", a rocket launch tracking platform, and the "Astronomy Quiz of The Day[11]" to further engage and educate his audience.[12] As of August 28, 2024, Habka has over 38,000 followers on Instagram.
Habka is the owner of several online communities, including an Amino called "Space Amino", with over 25,000 members involved.[13]
Astronaut training
Habka is undergoing astronaut training at the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS).[14] His training encompasses suborbital training, space suit evaluation, space life-support systems, mission simulation, and specialized modules. He is also an analog astronaut, assuming the role of an astronaut during a human analog mission,[15] and the mission commander of the ILMAH XIX analog mission in the University of North Dakota Inflatable Lunar-Mars Analog Habitat(ILMAH) and developed a Brain–computer interface with ChatGPT.[16] Josh Habka is a recognized "STAR" analog candidate.
Involvement in biohacking
Habka is the founder of the International Biohacking Community.[17] The community has a significant presence on platforms like Reddit and Discord. The International Biohacking Community shares information on various topics, including nootropics, microchip implants, CRISPR protocols, and related practices.
The International Biohacking Community is also home to Bryan Johnson, Max More, Dave Asprey, and other well-known biohackers.
Habka is known for having several human microchip implants for encrypted subdermal security, access control, and information-sharing purposes. He is also a cryonicst with the Alcor Life Extension Foundation, a transhumanist, and has given several speeches at the Church of Perpetual Life.[18]
Other ventures
SpaceLaw DAO
In May 2024, Habka founded SpaceLaw DAO, the first decentralized autonomous organization focused on international space policy and law. The organization facilitates professional collaboration, research, and dissemination of information regarding space law and policy.
NASA involvement
Habka has been involved with NASA in formal and informal capacities. He served as the review chair and primary reviewer for a NASA Proposal Board and is the Chief Scientist and Outreach Officer for the NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy. He studies under the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in International Space Law.[19][20]
Personal life
Habka currently resides in Melbourne, Florida.[21] He continues to pursue his academic and professional goals while actively engaging with the space and biohacking communities.
References
- ↑ "Josh Habka - H+Pedia". hpluspedia.org. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Josh Habka - International Biohacking Community". biohackinginternational.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Joshua Habka". International Institute for Astronautical Sciences. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Josh Habka". Livewire.
- ↑ "Astrochain". Astrochain dApp. June 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Josh Habka - Chief Executive Officer at Astrochain". THE ORG.
- ↑ "Astrochain - Infrastructure Tools". Alchemy. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "15 Pioneering Web3 Projects Revolutionizing Space Exploration, Discovery, and Education". Crypto Altruism. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "100 top Space companies and startups in United States in August 2024". f6s.com.
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/company/starfm-podcast/[bare URL]
- ↑ "Astronomy Quiz of The Day". Josh Habka. April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Lowenstein, Adam (2022-11-16). "Student Creates Site to Help Track Rocket Launches, Cosmic Happenings". Florida Tech News. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "About | Space Amino". Space | aminoapps.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Sciences, International Institute of Astronautical. "Activity – Joshua Habka – International Institute for Astronautical Sciences".
- ↑ "Analog Missions - NASA". Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Beginning My Analog Astronaut Journey: Two Weeks Inside ILMAH". Josh Habka. 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Josh Habka - Founder at International Biohacking Community". THE ORG.
- ↑ [email protected]. "Transhumanists and Transhumanism 2024". www.transhumanist.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ↑ "Josh Habka. Space Law for New Space Actors" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "The Space Economy" (PDF). United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "Josh Habka Web3 professional profile, contact information, work experience, and skills – EdgeIn.io". EdgeIn. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
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