AATC events calendar for 2026¶

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.

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:

• Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, 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 recreational, technical and full trimix diving. During each trip you can also participate in a course and get certified.

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.

Basic:

• Name: EVA602 - 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.

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