Shawn Usman

Shawn Usman is an astrophysicist and the founder of Rhea Space Activity (RSA), a start-up company in the science and technology industry. RSA focuses on developing high-risk/high-reward research and development concepts to support the United States. Prior to founding RSA, Usman worked as a scientist in the United States Intelligence Community from 2007 to 2018.

Shawn Usman obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Purdue University, where they attended from 2002 to 2006. Shawn went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Applied Physics at The Johns Hopkins University, completing it from 2010 to 2011.