Background
Cooper, Robert Alfred was born on February 24, 1938 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. Son of Douglas Dentith and Ann (Duffy) Cooper. came to the United States, 1983.
Cooper, Robert Alfred was born on February 24, 1938 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. Son of Douglas Dentith and Ann (Duffy) Cooper. came to the United States, 1983.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Royal Air Force College, 1969. Bachelor in Physics, Open University, 1979. Postgraduate, Cambridge University, 1971.
Postgraduate, Cambridge University, 1976.
Second in command Lieutenant, Royal Air Force, 1953; advanced through grades to squadron leader, Royal Air Force, 1977; retired, Royal Air Force, 1983; manager European programs military science group, Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, Virginia, 1983-1989; chief engineer space physics division, Science Applications International Corporation, Washington, 1989-1994; president, Cooper Engineering Cons., Annapolis, Maryland., 1994-1996; director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Institute Advanced Aerospace Concepts, Allied Technology Group, Lanham, Maryland., since 1996. Chairman National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Physics Technology Panel, Washington, 1989-1990. Co-chairman United States/United Kingdom Space Assets Working Group, 1979-1982.
Flight safety officer Civil Air Patrol, Fairfax, Virginia, since 1984. Fellow British Interplanetary Society. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute Electrical and Electronic Inc.
Engineers (North American representative since 1984), Royal Yachting Association, Rotary (director programs Dulles, Virginia chapter 1991).
Married Carol Hawkhead, August 12, 1961. Children: Mark Anthony, Richard John.