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The Austrian Space Forum is seeking volunteers to apply for the training opportunity for analog astronauts. Analog astronauts participate in simulated Mars\/Moon - missions which are conducted on the ground in a Mars\/Moon-analog environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Call for the Analog Astronaut Class of 2026 has ended. Thank you all for your submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The selection process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"All](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-10_potd_allfemaleEVA_OeWF-FVoggeneder-1-600x400.jpg\" "\\"All")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIndividuals between the age of 25-45<\/strong> are invited to submit their application. The process will include a detailed medical and psychological assessment. The successful candidates will undergo a compact and intense training comprised of lectures, hands-on spacesuit and field training, and they will receive coaching for strengthening their physical and mental fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll applications will be screened and ranked (\u201cA-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>, leading to a number of ca. 30 candidates, which will be assessed by a selection team of the Austrian Space Forum (\u201cB-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>. Ca. 15 successful finalists will be invited than to the final round (\u201cC-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>, from which up to 6 candidates will be chosen as Analog Astronauts in-training. We strongly encourage female applicants for a gender balanced analog astronaut group. The Austrian Space Forum will notify the successful candidates in May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Alon](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Preparation-for-EVA_OeWF-FlorianVoggeneder-600x400.jpg\" "\\"Alon")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe selection tests will include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- medical tests<\/strong> performed by healthcare professionals, ranging from anthropometric measurements, health status assessments, fitness level, lifestyle and nutrition evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- psychological tests<\/strong> evaluating desirable character traits, cognitive capabilities, the ability to perform under stress and mission-relevant settings and social competences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- technical and scientific assessments<\/strong>, like basic understanding of spaceflight and space exploration topics, basic engineering and scientific knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- management assessment<\/strong> (\u201cjob-interview\u201d-style), including the ability to articulate oneself, and being a role-model for space exploration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For comparison, for the Analog Astronaut class of 2019, every successful analog astronaut was assessed for up to 637 individual parameters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nResponsibilities of Analog Astronauts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Analog Astronauts are trained to conduct spaceflight-simulations in Mars\/Moon-like regions on Earth<\/strong>, testing and evaluating equipment procedures, human factors and workflows relevant to future human-robotic space exploration missions. They conduct experiments in field campaigns in an international and interdisciplinary environment, typically lasting a few days up to one month. Analog astronauts contribute to the development of spacesuit simulators<\/strong> and other relevant instrumentation. They also interact with the public<\/strong>, including education and media outreach activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nMinimum selection criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- European Space Agency member states or Liechtenstein citizen, aged between 25-45 years<\/strong> (on 15Apr2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Body height between 165-190 cm<\/strong>, minimum body weight: 55 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Excellent mental and physical health condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fluency in English (preferably with at least a second European language)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experience in a technological, engineering or scientific field (such as aerospace\/mechanical\/electrical engineering, computer science, life sciences, geosciences), AND\/OR commercial or military pilot training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Full availability for the basic training<\/strong> (approximately five extended weekends between May-August 2026, plus distance learning and the ability to follow a strict physical and nutritional training regime) both during the basic training and in preparation for missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Availability for mission preparation or recertification (typically 2 weekends per year) and missions (2-4 weeks of field operations every 2-3 years on average), as well as for media and education\/outreach activities on an irregular bases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Applications must reach the Austrian Space Forum by no later than 07Dec2025, 23:59 CEST<\/strong> via online application form, containing the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Full contact coordinates (name, gender, nationality, address, telephone, email, birthday, social media or website links)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 page CV, including a photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 page motivation letter (\u201cWhy do you apply?\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Link to a 1-2 minute video about yourself and your motivation to join<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 signed copy of the legal statement (\n\tAnalog Astronaut Application Legal Statement<\/a>\n)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\nHow to prepare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Obtain a basic fitness level<\/strong>: Candidates should be able to run 30 min in an easy jogging pace with short walking breaks. If you have any concerns regarding your health status, feel free to contact the Austrian Space Forum to discuss potential exclusion criteria before applying. Otherwise, stay healthy and avoid competitive sports with a high risk of injury until the end of the selection process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Basic understanding of space exploration topics<\/strong>: Refresh your Mars and lunar planetology and human spaceflight knowledge by e.g. reading on Wikipedia. Knowledge in these topics is a plus, but not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Familiarize yourself with the organization<\/strong>: Read about the Austrian Space Forum and its Mars analog missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Costs? –<\/strong> The selection and training expenses are covered by the Austrian Space Forum. However, you will need to arrange for your transportation & accomodation yourself. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Selection and Training timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Deadline for applications: 07Dec2025, 23:59 CEST<\/strong>. All eligible application will undergo the A-selection round. Successful candidates will be notifed no later than 06Jan2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- B-Selection \/ 13-15Mar2026<\/strong>: 1st medical & psychological assessment. Successful candidates will be notified no later than 20March2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- C-Selection \/ 30Apr-02May2026<\/strong>: 2nd round medical & psychological evaluation, selection interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 04May2026: <\/strong>Selected Analog Astronaut candidates will be notified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 08May2026:<\/strong> Deadline for selected Analog Astronauts to commit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preliminary Dates for training blocks:<\/strong>
5 training blocks (typically 3-day blocks in Austria), distance learning & physical training in between the training blocks, final exams.
05-07Jun2026, 19-21Jun2026, 03-05Jul2026, 17-19Jul2026, 31Jul-02Aug2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GeologyTraining01_OeWF-PSantek-600x386.jpg\")
<\/a>GEO training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AA-TrainingIV_Soyuz_IMG_9889_OeWF-600x400.jpg\")
<\/a>Soyuz Simulator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OeWF_20240311-1036_A24_Florian-Voggeneder_OG_4899-kl-600x400.jpg\")
<\/a>Donning training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Analog-Astronauten](\"https:\/\/oewf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Teambuilding_01-600x374.jpg\")
<\/a>Teambuilding excercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Austrian Space Forum is the only organization in Europe<\/strong>, which maintains a standing team of volunteer analog astronauts and Mission Support Center teams for Mars analog missions, all of them working on a volunteer basis. During 14 major Mars simulation missions and 2 decades of engineering projects, the organisation has gained a significant expertise in the selection and training of Mars analog crews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The analog astronaut selection is a rigorous<\/strong> and highly competitive process<\/strong>, requiring a high level of mental and physical fitness as well as technical and social competence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The basic training regime requires an above-average focus and dedication<\/strong> for the candidates, the same applies to mission preparations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Analog astronauts are trained to execute cutting-edge research experiments<\/strong>, both in laboratory settings and field missions; sometimes they are part of an experiment, e.g. for human factors medical or psychological experiments as well. All experiments and mission deployments are done under the supervision of health care professionals and include a detailed risk assessment and mitigation measures ensuring a safe working environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Analog astronauts are high profile ambassadors for human spaceflight and Mars exploration<\/strong> in general, hence candidates will also be communicating with the general public, students and be exposed to the media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Additional information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- The selection and training<\/strong> will be mostly done in Innsbruck, Austria<\/strong>. Decisions of the selection committee are final and are non-negotiable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Travel expenses and accomodation costs during selection and training will be covered by candidates. The selection and training costs itself, covered by the Austrian Space Forum. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Applicants will be required to sign a legal waiver<\/strong> and may be asked to provide a clean criminal record before starting the second selection step. Details will be sent to candidates in time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Additional information about the Austrian Space Forum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Example of a major field campaign: amadee24.oewf.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- OeWF Analog astronauts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIndividuals between the age of 25-45<\/strong> are invited to submit their application. The process will include a detailed medical and psychological assessment. The successful candidates will undergo a compact and intense training comprised of lectures, hands-on spacesuit and field training, and they will receive coaching for strengthening their physical and mental fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All applications will be screened and ranked (\u201cA-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>, leading to a number of ca. 30 candidates, which will be assessed by a selection team of the Austrian Space Forum (\u201cB-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>. Ca. 15 successful finalists will be invited than to the final round (\u201cC-Selection\u201d)<\/strong>, from which up to 6 candidates will be chosen as Analog Astronauts in-training. We strongly encourage female applicants for a gender balanced analog astronaut group. The Austrian Space Forum will notify the successful candidates in May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n The selection tests will include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparison, for the Analog Astronaut class of 2019, every successful analog astronaut was assessed for up to 637 individual parameters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Analog Astronauts are trained to conduct spaceflight-simulations in Mars\/Moon-like regions on Earth<\/strong>, testing and evaluating equipment procedures, human factors and workflows relevant to future human-robotic space exploration missions. They conduct experiments in field campaigns in an international and interdisciplinary environment, typically lasting a few days up to one month. Analog astronauts contribute to the development of spacesuit simulators<\/strong> and other relevant instrumentation. They also interact with the public<\/strong>, including education and media outreach activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications must reach the Austrian Space Forum by no later than 07Dec2025, 23:59 CEST<\/strong> via online application form, containing the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Austrian Space Forum is the only organization in Europe<\/strong>, which maintains a standing team of volunteer analog astronauts and Mission Support Center teams for Mars analog missions, all of them working on a volunteer basis. During 14 major Mars simulation missions and 2 decades of engineering projects, the organisation has gained a significant expertise in the selection and training of Mars analog crews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information for Applicants The Austrian Space Forum is soliciting applications for the next class of Analog Astronauts (class of 2026). After a competitive selection process between December 2025 – May 2026, the analog astronauts will report for an approximately […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-landing.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15608","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Responsibilities of Analog Astronauts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Minimum selection criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Selection and Training timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5 training blocks (typically 3-day blocks in Austria), distance learning & physical training in between the training blocks, final exams.
05-07Jun2026, 19-21Jun2026, 03-05Jul2026, 17-19Jul2026, 31Jul-02Aug2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>What to expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Additional information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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