AND THEY’RE OFF!
First crew in 2024 🚀
Spirits are high as the crew of HANAIA I KE AHI, a subset of the EMMIHS missions, embarked on the first of their 12-day analog astronaut journey. We’ve settled in the Habitat (lovingly referred to as the Hab) atop Mauna Loa, an otherworldly field of lava and colossal geological structures on Hawaii’s big island. Adjusting to the life of an astronaut crew is no easy assignment, but the team is taking each task in stride and confidently moving forward on a variety of projects to advance research for moon- and mars-basing missions.
HI-SEAS was presented at the 7th International Moon Village Workshop & Symposium last month. This conference was hosted by Moon Village Association (MVA) in Kurashiki, Japan. This conference was focused on the growth of human society on the Moon, discussing ongoing and planned Moon programs. It was the perfect opportunity to share what we are doing at HI-SEAS and give an update on the recent research we have conducted.
🚀 APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 ARE NOW OPEN🚀
Dear space enthusiasts,
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live like an analog astronaut, living on a fixed schedule, performing various experiments, doing EVAs in a lunar-like environment, working with the entire crew to make it a successful mission?
Then IMA HI-SEAS could be an interesting challenge for you. Applications for analog astronauts for the 2024 missions are now open!
If you are interested, follow the first step of the selection process through the application form: https://forms.gle/cfPKXdEajKDc13Fy5
See you on the moon!
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Today was the last day at HI-SEAS for Director Dr. Michaela Musilova @astro_michaela . We would like to thank her for all her work and efforts at HI-SEAS over the past few years, and we wish her the very best for her future plans!
Another Director has not been appointed yet, so please stay tuned for updates about this and plans for future missions at HI-SEAS. Mahalo.
Continuing our appreciation to the amazing volunteers who keep HI-SEAS running smoothly and enable space analog research. Our next wonderful volunteer we want to thank is Mason McCormack!
Mason is currently a student at Phillips Academy Andover. He is very passionate about astronomy and is completing multiple research projects on a variety of astronomical objects from exoplanets to meteors. In his free time, he loves to ski, play tennis, bake, and garden.
Thank you Mason for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
Continuing our appreciation to the amazing volunteers who keep HI-SEAS running smoothly and enable space analog research. Next, we have Rose Worku!
Rose Worku is currently working on her master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace. Her interests are in spacesuit design and rocket propulsion. Rose’s experience spans participation at HI-SEAS, in the Martian Greenhouse 1.0 and 2.0 and AIAA orbit determination project to being an analog astronaut for Martian and lunar analog simulations. Her passion is inspiring youth to pursue STEM education.
Thank you Rose for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
Our next volunteer we want to thank is Raissa Camelo!
Raissa is a Brazilian computer scientist mastering artificial intelligence. She is very passionate about space exploration and is currently seeking a Ph.D. in space-related projects. She volunteered at HI-SEAS in 2021 by being our social media manager and a member of the mission support team. Raissa is adventurous and is always seeking new experiences and learning new things. She has a particular interest in the pre-processing of astronomical data, remote sensing with satellites, and environment-friendly space technologies.
Thank you Raissa for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
Continuing our appreciation to the amazing volunteers who keep HI-SEAS running smoothly and enable space analog research. Our next volunteer is Bryan!
Bryan is a commercially trained pilot and aerospace engineer currently working at MDA on a new SAR satellite program. He completed his BSc. in Aviation at the University of Waterloo and Master in Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University. Previously, he has done work for subsidiaries of Google (Project Loon) and Airbus (NAVBLUE). He is also commissioned as a Lieutenant (Air) with the Canadian Forces, supporting air cadets in their aviation training. Within the space community, he volunteers with other space non-profits such as SEDS-Canada and Canadian Space Society. During his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, volleyball, hiking, and gliding.
Thank you Bryan for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
The next wonderful volunteer we want to thank is Niyati Chokshi!
Niyati is currently a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering with experience in CFD. She is also the president of the women of aerospace organization. She has been the CAPCOM for our missions. She loves to paint, Kayak and hike and loves learning new languages. She hopes to increase her count to 8 soon.
Thank you Niyati for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
Continuing our appreciation to the amazing volunteers who keep HI-SEAS running smoothly and enable space analog research. Next up is Mariam Naseem!
Mariam has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from UT Austin and has an MBA from the University of Toronto. She is also a Visiting Scholar at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science working on science communication projects and is collaborating on Ocean Worlds research with a scientist at NASA Goddard. She has a global and multi-disciplinary background including working as a commercial space consultant, a stint as a field engineer on an oil rig in Russia, and as a business development manager for a Quantum Computing startup. In her free time, Mariam volunteers at various non-profit organizations including SGAC and SEDS Canada.
Thank you Mariam for being part of our support team here at HI-SEAS!
