As a pilot, he has been responsible for both crewed and uncrewed high altitude, near space balloon systems. As a researcher and author, he has published on human performance in extreme environments and the use of scuba diving for analog astronautics. Through his time on the board of the Caelus Foundation he has even supported track two diplomatic discussions between countries on the commercialization of outer space in conjunction with the Secure World Foundation and the Paris Peace Forum. He is an active member and award recipient of numerous aerospace organizations pushing the limits in space including the famed Explorer’s Club.