Marc Cohen

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Marc Cohen is a pioneering aerospace architect whose work focuses on human spaceflight systems, planetary surface habitats, and asteroid resource utilization. His research addresses the critical challenge of designing sustainable, long-duration missions beyond low Earth orbit. Cohen’s most cited paper, "Robotic Asteroid Prospector (RAP) NIAC Phase 1 Results" (2014, 5 citations), explores a novel concept for autonomously prospecting and extracting resources from near-Earth asteroids, laying groundwork for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) that could drastically reduce mission costs. His earlier work, "Habot Lunar Crew Size, Skill Mix, and Time Model" (2005, 2 citations), provides a detailed timeline and crew composition analysis for lunar surface exploration using the mobile Habot habitat. This study systematically evaluates the trade-offs between crew sizes of 4, 6, and 8, offering a practical framework for mission planners. Cohen’s contributions are notable for integrating architectural design principles with systems engineering, emphasizing human factors and operational efficiency. While his citation counts are modest, his ideas have influenced NASA’s concepts for lunar outposts and asteroid missions, making him a respected voice in space habitat design and mission architecture.