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: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.
In this episode, host Hanna, Armenia's first analog astronaut, hosted Martina Dimoska, the first female Balkan analog astronaut, Founder and President of the International Space Alliance, and a dedicated advocate for space exploration.
How one woman turned challenges into opportunities, pioneering space access from the Balkans to the stars? Martina shares her journey into the world of analog missions, from her early studies in North Macedonia to international scholarships, volunteering, and global collaborations that opened doors into the space sector.
Discover how she overcame the challenges of coming from a country without a space agency, the experiences that shaped her work with NASA hackathons, and the inspiring vision behind the International Space Alliance.
Martina also shares her thoughts on the barriers faced by emerging regions in space exploration and how building access and opportunities can empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts.