Judah has participated on MDRS research teams as Commander / HSO of Crew 84 and 97, and Crew Engineer / Executive Officer of MDRS Crew 78. Thereafter, he continued to support operations as part of the Engineering Team. He has a broad depth of experience with education of B.S. Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University, and from University of Texas at Dallas; M.S. Management/Entrepreneurship and M.S. Geosciences with a focus on Hydrogeology and thesis of "Sedimentary Water Filtration in a Planetary Environment".  Judah has worked throughout the USA and internationally (Siberia, Canada, Europe, offshore Africa) on downhole robotic tools for horizontal well conveyance of perforating explosives and geoseismic logging operations as Field Engineer / Engineer In Charge / International Field Engineer in the oilfield.

Judah's plan is to continue the adventure and join additional adventurous scientific research expeditions. This may include scientific research of extreme and remote environments, water exploration, expanding medic training (current Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B certified), completing his pilot's license (currently certified for solo flight), and continuing space exploration through additional research expeditions towards aspiration of becoming the ultimate explorer; an astronaut journeying to Mars.

Mike Lotto is currently pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He will also receive a minor in Geological Sciences. In support of his academic education, he is also gaining real-world experience as a cooperative education student at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He's also been very active in activities outside of work and school. To begin, he's been a member of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space since his freshman year. He's also led the development of a microgravity experiment, which he then operated on board NASA's reduced gravity aircraft, the "Weightless Wonder." Lastly, he served as engineer for Crew 108 at the Mars Desert Research Station, and it was among the best experiences of his life. His passion for space exploration truly drives his life. Looking to a future career, Mike intends to support future exploration missions from NASA's Mission Operations Directorate.

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