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¶

• Analog Mission is a space mission simulation lasting one or two weeks
• Habitat is a research facility which tries to simulate space station environment
• Participant of the Analog Mission is called an Analog Astronaut
• Analog Astronauts try to live and work in the habitat as real astronauts would do in space
• They participate in scientific experiments, maintain the habitat, and perform spacewalks
• Analog Missions help scientists and engineers prepare for real space missions
• Location: AATC Habitat 2.0, Rzepiennik Suchy, Poland

Dates:

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.

Analog Colony¶

• Analog Colony is a large-scale analog mission
• AATC organized the biggest analog colony in the world (31 participants)
• Analog Colony 2 is planned for 50 people for 7-days
• 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.

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 Camp¶

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.

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.

Conference¶

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: AATC Conf
• Location: Online

Expeditions¶

AATC organizes expeditions to various parts of the world.

Apply¶

Use the application form to apply for the analog mission at the AATC habitat.

Events in 2027¶

We usually announce our training opportunities given year on January 1st. Please stay tuned for the 2027 schedule.

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