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 Dr. Eleonore Cassandra Poli, a material scientist, analog astronaut, and aspiring leader in the space industry. Dr. Poli holds a PhD in Material Science from the University of Cambridge and is currently the Founder and Project Leader of CHASM. She’s also a key Operations Team Member at the Swiss Space Museum, and a former Head of Astronauts at ICEE.Space. She was also a part of Asclepios I and CHILL-ICE missions as an analog astronaut and commander.
Dr. Poli shares about her work co-founding CHASM, the Community on Human-Analog Space Missions, and how it connects scientists, analog astronauts, and enthusiasts worldwide.
She also discusses her leadership experiences in analog missions, training astronauts for psychological resilience, teamwork, and survival in isolated and challenging environments.
A major focus of the episode is Dr. Poli's pioneering work on accessible space exploration. She shares how her team is developing adaptive spacesuits and habitats for parastronauts, making space missions more inclusive, and exploring 3D printing solutions for future extraterrestrial habitats.
Dr. Poli also highlights the role of material science in the next generation of space exploration and how these innovations could transform both life on Earth and off-world missions.