AATC events calendar for 2025
The Analog Astronaut Training Center (AATC) is a private company that accelerates scientific studies related to human spaceflight. Our organization specializes in human physiology research and provides operational training for scientists, engineers and astronaut candidates. AATC was founded by former European Space Agency professionals.
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Analog Missions
Educational and scientific missions are inspiring alternatives to conventional learning. They are increasingly becoming professional platforms for conducting space studies, offering a wide range of opportunities for the development of new technologies. These missions act as incubators for innovative science, where science fiction is transformed into reality. Participants can unleash their imagination and creativity without limits, using it as a trampoline to leap directly into professional space projects. This is what we observe at AATC. Analog missions motivate participants to write publications in relevant scientific journals and popular science media, providing valuable experience and training dedicated to working in the space sector. They are unique for team-building, with independent access and international activity.
All missions begin on Saturday morning at 9:00 A.M. with a crew meeting and briefing. Each mission concludes on Sunday, seven days later, with a crew debriefing and mission summary.
Dates:
| Working Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 25a | April 5th | April 13th |
| 25b | April 26th | May 4th |
| 25c | May 10th | May 18th |
| 25d | May 24th | June 1st |
| 25e | June 7th | June 15th |
| 25f | June 21st | June 29th |
| 25g | July 5th | July 13th |
| 25h | July 19th | July 27th |
| 25i | August 2nd | August 10th |
| 25j | September 6th | September 14th |
| 25k | September 20th | September 28th |
| 25l | October 4th | October 12th |
| 25m | October 18th | October 26th |
| 25n | November 1st | November 9th |
| 25o | November 15th | November 23rd |
| 25p | November 29th | December 7th |
| 25q | December 13th | December 21st |
- Location: AATC Habitat 1.0, Rzepiennik Strzyżewski, Poland
Analog Colony
Analog Colony is our signature, world-unique mission involving 30 participants. This year, we will organize a 14-day simulation of a Martian colony.
- Name: Analog Colony 2
- Date: August 17th - August 31st
- Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland
Scuba Diving
AATC organizes both scuba diving trips and courses. We offer PADI, NAUI, and IANTD courses for beginners and advanced divers, including technical and hypoxic trimix diving.
Trip 1:
- Name: Scuba diving in Dahab (recreational)
- Date: March 1st - March 8th
- Location: Dahab, Egypt
Trip 2:
- Name: Scuba diving in Dahab (recreational+technical)
- Date: March 8th - March 15th
- Location: Dahab, Egypt
Trip 3:
- Name: Scuba diving in Dahab (recreational+technical)
- Date: October 4th - October 11th
- Location: Dahab, Egypt
Training courses and certifications:
- on demand
Underwater EVA Training
In collaboration with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, we are organizing a training course on underwater extravehicular activities (EVA). Advanced scuba diving certification is required to participate in this training.
Basics:
- Name: EVA105 - Underwater EVA Operations
- Date: October 21st - October 23rd
- Location: Survival Systems USA, Groton, CT, USA
Advanced:
- Name: EVA106 - Underwater EVA Engineering
- Date: October 23rd - October 25th
- Location: Survival Systems USA, Groton, CT, USA
Human Centrifuge
In collaboration with Military Institute of Aviation Medicine (WIML) in Warsaw, Poland, we are organizing a training course on the state-of-the-art Human Centrifuge. This centrifuge is the same device used by fighter pilots for g-load training. It is one of the most modern centrifuges in the world, built in 2014 and modernized in the summer of 2024 to accommodate the F-35 flight dynamics and cockpit layout.
- Name: High-Gx/Gz tolerance training in the Human Centrifuge
- Date: on demand
- Location: Military Institute of Aviation Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
Space Camps
Junior Space Camp is a 7-day space science camp for children and youth aged 10 to 18. During the camp, participants will engage in practical activities led by professional scientists, engineers, and former employees of the European Space Agency.
- Name: Junior Space Camp
- Date: June 28th - July 5th
- Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland
Workshops
In collaboration with the Polish Rocket Society (PTR) and Space Forest, we are organizing an aerospace engineering workshop. This event is designed for students, amateurs, and professionals interested in rocketry and aerospace engineering. It includes lectures on planning, designing, and performance, as well as practical hands-on sessions on building rockets. At the end of the workshop, each rocket is tested on a specially prepared launch field. The workshops are led by professionals working in the space industry and building rockets on a daily basis.
- Name: Aerospace Engineering Workshop
- Date: August 3rd - August 9th
- Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland
Conferences
We invite passionate analog astronauts, academics, and professionals interested in learning about and sharing knowledge on the interdisciplinary aspects of human spaceflight. Topics include life support systems on the International Space Station, human factors, and operations and procedures that ensure safety onboard a spaceship.
- Name: AnalogAstro Conf
- Dates: November 5th - November 10th
- Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland
Apply
Use the application form to apply for the analog mission at the AATC habitat.
Get notified about the latest training opportunities
You can join our announcements group to receive the latest updates and last-minute openings for analog missions, scuba diving trips, and other training sessions. On average, we send 2 messages a month. You can unsubscribe at any time.
