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EuroMoonMars-Poland Analog Astronaut Campaigns of 2021

  • Kevin McGrath*
  • , Hannah Reilly*
  • , Gary Brady*
  • , Chirayu Mohan*
  • , Bernard Foing*
  • , Agata Kolodziejczyk*
  • , Roxanna Perrier*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Technological University Dublin
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Analog Astronaut Training Center
  • Inst. Polytechnique des Sciences Avancees (Ecole D ingenieurs Aeronautique et Spatiale Paris-IPSA)

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Abstract

We shall describe a series of periods of Habitat Isolations that took place at Analog Astronaut Training Centre near Krakow Poland throughout 2021. There were a number of European Universities with students participating in the missions, all working as part of the EuroMoonMars-Poland project. The aim of these campaigns is to build a foundation for training future Analog Astronauts whilst developing their scientific skills and knowledge. These missions support current research in developing a habitat on the surface of the Moon or Mars. These campaigns include a crew of four to six Analog Astronauts that spend seven days in isolation; they are supported by a local team that assist in the case that any problem arises and run a daily astronomical weather forecast. Duri ng the isolation period the Astronauts conduct a variety of scientific experiments and test various technological instruments. These projects include the development of communication techniques, the investigation into laboratory equipment and advancement in the understanding of human and machine interaction. The Astronauts also carry out a variety of daily tasks and activities such as physical health training, meal preparation and individual downtime that assist in the well-being of each participant. EMMPOL III V (22 April-15 May 2021), EMMPOL VI-VIII (August 2021).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIAF Space Exploration Symposium 2021 - Held at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2021
PublisherInternational Astronautical Federation, IAF
ISBN (Electronic)9781713842965
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventIAF Space Exploration Symposium 2021 at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2021 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 25 Oct 202129 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
VolumeA3
ISSN (Print)0074-1795

Conference

ConferenceIAF Space Exploration Symposium 2021 at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period25/10/2129/10/21

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