Hans Carlson Email & Phone Number

Warrenton, Va, Us

Warrenton Va

Owner of TZero, a small firm focused on helping large and small aerospace companies develop new business, execute existing satellite and launch programs, and position themselves competitively for significant future growth. A specific focus on helping new commercial space startups develop product and business plans, identify funding, bring capabilities to market, and start generating revenue. Significant background with strategic planning, government advocacy plans, competitive intelligence, red teams, and new product development, combined with a strong technical background in satellite systems engineering, launch vehicles, and small payload rideshare provide the right combination of business and technical background to help companies find increasing success. Has performed or significantly contributed to over 50 market surveys for aerospace primes, vendors, investors, and financial institutions, and has a strong background in investment firm due diligence. Has an intimate understanding of the US government budget and Congressional process, and has direct experience in policy considerations and advocacy. Very strong background with ITAR/EAR regulations and in executing foreign launch campaigns and joint programs with direct experience in Russia, Ukraine, France, India, and Japan. Direct involvement in Falcon 9, Atlas V, Delta IV, Titan, Minotaur I and IV, Pegasus, Super Strypi, Soyuz, Dnepr, Vega, H-IIA, and PSLV launch campaigns, with experience at Cape, Vandenburg, Kodiak, Kauai, Omelek, Kourou, Sriharikota, Tanegashima, and Baikonur launch facilities. Has had significant roles in over 30+ satellite development programs as a program manager or systems engineer.

Responsible for entire launch program for Skybox Imaging including SkySat's 1, 2, and 3, and a 24+ satellite constellation. Conducted successful launch of SkySat-1 satellite from Yasny Russia on Dnepr launch vehicle in Nov 2013. Currently managing Soyuz launch campaigns in Russia and first commercial PSLV launch campaign in India. Experience with Russian, Indian, European, Brazilian, Japanese and all US launch systems.

Senior consultant for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense space industryMember of Board of Directors for $2.5M consulting firm. Manages services and financials for 12+ company clients, directs activities of 20+ associate consultants. Experience in strategic planning, business development, technology investments, mission concept development, competitive intelligence, proposal management and execution, spacecraft systems engineering, launch programs, international launch market, and Congressional advocacy

Spacecraft Program Manager, Satellite Operations, Launch Vehicle Operations

Spacecraft systems engineer, developed small satellite concepts, analyzed & designed structures. Worked small Mars Mission concepts.

Mechanical Engineer for X-34 Program, New RLV Concept Development

M.S., Aerospace Engineering

B.S., Aerospace Engineering