Analog Astronaut Training Center¶

Analog Astronaut Training Center (AATC) is a human spaceflight training and bioastronautics research organization. We offer a variety of programs for astronaut candidates, scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. AATC was founded by former European Space Agency professionals.

Why we do it?¶

We don't believe that human space exploration is only for selected few born in the right country. The way we think is that anyone can be trained to create a meaningful contribution to science and push humanity forward to become a multiplanetary species.

How we do it?¶

We prepare future astronaut candidates, bioastronautics scientist and engineers by providing high-quality training and research opportunities. Regardless of race, ethnicity, belief, nationality and gender we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of space explorers in the new Space 4.0 era¹ which already had emerged.

What we do?¶

AATC offers a wide range of programs in human spaceflight training, bioastronautics research, software engineering, scuba diving, aviation, and expeditions. We support scientific research and education in space science and technology. We help and co-supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD theses related to space science and technology.

Our four main areas of expertise include:

Programs in 2026¶

Analog Simulations¶

As of January 1st, 2026, AATC has organized 105 analog simulations, training and certifying more than 500 people. This year, we focused on organizing yet another world's largest analog mission, "Analog Colony 2," with 30 volunteers on board the new habitat. This achievement positions AATC as the global leader in analog simulations of colonies on the Moon and Mars, enhancing the statistical power of human research.

Most of the trained analog astronauts continue their careers in the space sector. AATC supports their development and growth by publishing their work on international platforms, sharing valuable international contacts and collaborations, and involving them in multiple ongoing space projects.

• Lunar and martian analog simulations in the habitat
• Habitat systems and mission operations

Missions in 2026 with available spots¶

In 2026 old Habitat 1.0 will be retired and replaced with the new and improved Habitat 2.0. Therefore, all analog missions in 2026 will take place in Habitat 2.0 located in Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland.

Both Space Ready and NAWA–type analog missions will be funded for selected participants who hold citizenship of a European Union member state. The grant will cover most mission-related costs, such as participation fees, food during the mission, and related expenses. Transportation to and from the habitat, as well as accommodation before and after the mission, will not be covered. There is maximum 6 founded spots available per mission.

Requirements: * Citizenship of a European Union member state * Age: 18–65 * Good physical and mental health * English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Application calls for both missions will be announced in early 2026.

Science¶

• Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral thesis research
• Grant application support
• Scientific publications
• Scientific conferences
• Scientific projects
• Scientific experiments
• Patents

Education¶

• Junior Space Camps
• Rocket Workshops
• 1-week and 2-week-long international space science internships for students

Bioastronautics Training¶

• Land Exploration Spacesuit training
• Spacesuit technician training
• Robotic operations and Human Robotic support in extreme environments

Water Trainings¶

• Underwater Pressurized Spacesuits trainings
• Recreational Scuba Diving trainings - certified by PADI, NAUI and IANTD
• Technical Scuba Diving trainings - certified by PADI
• Underwater EVA pre-familiarization - collaboration with International Institute for Astronautical Sciences and Survival Systems USA in Groton, CT, USA
• H.U.E.T. trainer and sea survival

Aviation Trainings¶

• Human centrifuge training course - collaboration with Military Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Warsaw, Poland
• Hyperbaric, Hypobaric and Thermal chambers - collaboration with Military Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Warsaw, Poland
• Skydiving courses

Medical Trainings¶

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care medical courses - with former special-forces operators
• Extreme Medicine courses

Expeditions¶

• Svalbard, Arctic
• Trips to Bajkonur, Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center, Technik Museum Speyer (for Buran), National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, European Astronaut Center

People¶

Programs in development¶

• Plane pilot training course - from PPL(A) to CPL(A)
• Helicopter pilot training course - from PPL(H) to CPL(H)
• Soyuz water egress and contingency survival (fire, depress, chemical fumes)
• Exoskeleton training course
• Fire fighting - collaboration with Fire Department Academy
• Ophthalmology and emergency eye surgery
• Emergency surgery courses
• Dental emergencies
• Speleology courses
• 3D printing for space applications course
• Aerospace engineering and astronautics course
• ISRU development course
• e-learning platform for "reversed classes" for all of our training courses

Brief history¶

Footnotes¶