Mission Campaign 2025
2025 seems to be exciting at Lunares! We offer you three types of analog experience, and each program is unique with its research scope and scenario. Pick the mission that suits you the best and join our Lunares Community, with over 200 analog astronauts!
Check the descriptions below the calendar to see what we prepared for this campaign.
You will receive more information after the application and interview. We will contact you up to three weeks after your application.
Research Expeditions – Analog Mission Simulations
Duration: 18 days
Structure: 3 days of preflight, 14 days of isolated mission, 1 day of postflight
Cost per analog astornaut: 2600 Euro / 2200 Euro for studnets
Number of participants: 5-8
LunAres Analog Mission Simulations are among the leading commercially available offers on the analogs market that focus on simulation and data gathering. The 18-day standard expedition is a unique combination of simulated scenarios led by experienced Mission Control and various scientific studies carried out by external research teams. The mission will be under full isolation, which means that analog astronauts are on their own, with minimal contact with the outside world.
Additional information:
- After preflight, the Mission Control Team will leave Piła.
- Participants will be accommodated in the habitat for the duration of the whole program.
- Learn more about being an analog astronaut during an expedition here: Candidate Kit
- If you are more interested in conducting a scientific investigation you can learn more about the whole process here: Research
- For whom this offer is: Industry Professionals, Young Professionals, Researchers, Students over 21 years old, Aspiring Future Astronauts
Workshops: Executing Analog Tests & Mission Simulations
Duration: 5 days
Structure: non-isolated program
Cost per person: 850 Euro
Number of participants: 5-8
Workshops are aimed at young researchers and aspiring analog astronauts to learn how analog research is prepared and executed during a mission simulation. Gaining proficiency in analog research can open a wide range of scientific collaboration opportunities.
During the workshops, the Mission Control Team will tell you about preparation for analog missions, mission architecture, research possibilities, and many more topics! It’s a great opportunity to gain knowledge from specialists, visit our habitat, and meet some researchers connected with Lunares.
Additional information:
- The Mission Control Team will be in the habitat for the duration of the whole workshop.
- Participants will be accommodated in the habitat for the duration of the whole workshop.
For whom this offer is: Researchers, Aspiring Analog Astronauts, Students, Young Professionals
Analog Programmes:
Duration: 14 days
Structure: 14 days of isolated mission, combined with training with Mission Control during this time
Cost per person: 1850 Euro
Number of participants: 5-8
If you are looking for a mission length that is closer to commercial standard, LunAres also provides more focused 14-day Analog Programmes. It is an intense two-week isolation program focused on isolation, analog mission execution, and prototyping. The mission will be under full isolation, which means that analog astronauts are on their own, with minimal contact with the outside world.
Additional information:
- The Mission Control Team will be in the habitat with the crew for part of the campaign.
- Participants will be accommodated in the habitat for the duration of the whole program.
For whom this offer is: Industry Professionals, Young Professionals, Researchers, Students over 21 years old, Aspiring Future Astronauts
In 2025 we will hold two unique missions:
April mission:
- mission with exclusive research
- more details about the application process soon
- dates to be determined
October mission:
- regular mission under the World Biggest Analog program
- the application process is closed
- dates to be determined
If you would like to receive updates regarding our campaign – stay in touch with us! Leave your email and we will notify you when we share the details on our website.
Mission Campaign 2024
Minimal requirements:
- age: 21-65 years
- proficiency in english - near fluent
- at least bachelor’s with experience
Important Skills and Experience:
- Motivation
- Academic research experience
- Teamwork
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Stress Management
- Physical Fitness
- Operational Knowledge
- Adaptability and Resilience
Participation offer and costs:
Participation in a mission costs 2600 euro.
Student discount:
Students below 25 years old can apply for a special offer - 2300 Euro price of the mission and research participation. The discount is available to the young engineers, researchers, scientists who can realize a research project during a mission, using the station infrastructure and mission conditions.
You can find more information about the mission logistics in LunAres Candidate KIT.
Disclaimers:
The visa should be granted at least 3 weeks before the mission.
IMPORTANT: Participants that need a visa to enter Poland are required to check and send to us information about visa process and how long does it take to receive a visa after submitting the application before attending LunAres interview. Please contact the Polish Embassy in your country for all required information and visa process timeline.
More information about visa you will find under these links:
https://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy/visas
https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
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