In this episode, host Hanna, Armenia's first analog astronaut, hosted Dr. Gernot Groemer, Director of the Austrian Space Forum, a TV host of TM Wissen, and an internationally recognized expert in Mars analog research, space exploration, and science communication.

Dr. Groemer shares his journey into Mars analog missions, the development of Europe’s first Mars spacesuit simulators, and the cutting-edge technologies that have shaped simulated space exploration.

Discover the origins of the Aouda spacesuit, the challenges and discoveries of leading 14 international Mars analog missions, and the inspiring collaborations behind the Austrian Space Forum.

Dr. Groemer also shares his thoughts on the growing trend of analog missions worldwide, and how they could inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for space exploration.

In this episode, host Hanna, Armenia's first analog astronaut, hosted Rajshekhar Peri, a mechanical and aerospace propulsion engineer and analog astronaut who participated in the lunar analog mission TITANIA.

Together, they delve into Raj’s path into aerospace propulsion, his inspiration for becoming an analog astronaut, and the pivotal experiments he carried out during his mission. Raj discusses the challenges of analog astronaut training, the crucial role of mechanical engineering in such missions, and his vision for the future of simulated space exploration.

The conversation also touches on the growing potential for analog missions in India, with Raj’s plans to conduct one in the near future, including experiments focused on astronaut behaviors and how materials react in simulated environments.

In this episode, host Hanna, Armenia's first analog astronaut, hosted Dr. Leszek Orzechowski, space architect, science communicator, the visionary CEO of Space is More, and the director of the LunAres Research Station, a premier analog habitat in Poland, simulating lunar and Martian conditions.

Together, they explore his journey in advancing space science, the transformative role of analog missions, and the groundbreaking research conducted in simulated extraterrestrial environments.

Dr. Orzechowski shares insights into analog habitat architecture, the unique challenges of designing sustainable living spaces for extreme environments, and how these innovations are shaping the future of human space exploration.

In this episode, host Hanna, Armenia's first analog astronaut, explores the journey of Tomas Ducai, the first wheelchair-user analog astronaut who participated in a two-week analog mission with Lunares Research Station in March 2024.

Thomas shares insights on his path to space science, his passion for inclusion in space exploration, and the unique challenges faced by astronauts with disabilities in simulated extreme environments.