Mission:Analog is a podcast led by Armenia’s first analog astronaut, dedicated to bringing space exploration closer through the lens of analog missions.
We inspire and educate the next generation of space explorers, sharing stories from simulated space environments and highlighting the future of space exploration.
Join us as we explore the frontlines of simulated space missions, inspire future astronauts, and highlight the future of space exploration.
Mission Possible: Dr. Eleonore Cassandra Poli on Leadership, Analog Missions, and Accessibility
Dr. Eleonore Cassandra Poli discusses her leadership in analog missions, her work with accessible space exploration, and the role of material science in future space endeavors in an interview with Hanna.
15 Sept 2025
Nutrition in Simulation: What Astronauts Eat in Analog Missions
Analog astronaut Christina-Ariadni “Aria” Valagkouti speaks with host Hanna about nutrition's crucial role in space exploration and analog missions, highlighting its impact on astronaut health and psychological well-being in extreme environments; this is an interview.
8 Sept 2025
From Balkans to Stars: Martina Dimoska’s Analog Mission Journey
Host Hanna interviews Martina Dimoska, the first female Balkan analog astronaut, as she shares her inspiring journey overcoming challenges to pioneer space access from the Balkans.
25 Jan 2025
Spacesuits, Innovation, and Mars with Dr. Gernot Groemer: The Evolution of Analog Research
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.
31 Dec 2024
Lunar Simulations: Mechanical Engineering in Action
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.
16 Nov 2024
Building the Future of Space Exploration: A Conversation with Dr. Leszek Orzechowski
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.
26 Oct 2024
Breaking Barriers: The First Wheelchair User Analog Astronaut
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.
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Dr Eleonore Cassandra Poli
Christina-Ariadni “Aria” Valagkouti
Martina Dimoska
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