Analog Colony¶
- Analog Colony is a large-scale analog mission
- AATC organized the biggest analog colony in the world
- Analog Colony 1 (2024) was for 31 people for 7-days
- Analog Colony 2 (2026) is planned for 30 people for 7-days
- Analog Colony 3 (2027) is planned for 50 people for 14-days
- You can participate regardless of your nationality, background or experience!
About¶
Analog Colony is our signature, world-unique mission involving 30 participants. This year, we will organize a 14-day simulation of a Martian colony.
For the largest isolated lunar analog mission in the world, we are looking for 50 (yes, fifty) English-speaking analog astronauts!
- Where: AATC Habitat 2, Poland
- Cost: TBA
Previous mission¶
Imagine that you arrive on Moon as part of a team of 30 people to carry out a mission. Each crew member is part of a sustainable system and follows the mission objectives set together in advance. During 7 days of isolation, you need to perform your daily tasks, complete all scientific experiments, and find the cause of the problem as well as its solution. Good luck, and may creativity be with you!
The price includes catered food, a flight suit, and a mission patch. You will also receive accommodation in the habitat, online pretraining, and 24/7 mission support from the MCC. After successful completion of the mission, you will receive a certificate and be acknowledged in the common publication.
Activities¶
The crew will work on hydroponic systems, algae and kombucha bioreactors, 3D printers, electronic circuit boards, laptops, time-controlling systems, pupillometry, habitat maintenance, astrobiology, simulators, communication, cognitive training, community management, and in-situ resource utilization.
Mission objectives¶
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Education and Science. Cognitive tests, physiological data collection, adaptation research, group dynamics monitoring, communication, motivation, social responsibility.
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Public Outreach. Making a new-space documentary movie (welcoming filmmakers to participate in this mission) available to the public.
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Knowledge Dissemination. Another publication in a worldwide scientific journal.
Do you have the right stuff?¶
- Age 16-45 (youth below 18 should have parental approval)
- Easy-going, adaptive, collaborative personality
- Interested in space exploration and solving unsolved problems
- Healthy and fit, no medications, no addictions, no allergies
- Willing to eat a variety of foods (individual diet is not an option)
- Maintains tidiness
- Not afraid of any task necessary to keep the crew in a safe and friendly environment (e.g., washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions¶
What will we eat during the mission?
During the mission you will be provided with food and drinks. The meals are standard military rations MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) and will be prepared in accordance with the dietary requirements.
Every day is planned for around 2000 kcal. There are three meals and two snacks everyday and the menu is designed to provide a balanced diet for the participants. You will be provided with around 3 liters drinking of water per day.
You can see the menu here.
As most food in Poland diet is based on meat (especially pork). We are aware, that this is problematic for vegetarians, vegans and because of the religious reasons. We also provide additional extra food, such as canned fish (tuna, sardines), canned vegetables, and canned fruits. No milk products, eggs, fresh vegetables or fruits are available in the habitat as of it would spoil quickly. Because of the fire safety and sanitary reasons there is also not possible to cook or prepare food in the habitat, so please do not bring any food with you.
Date¶
| Identifier | Start | End | Participants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC-2 | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | max 50, currently 17 | Analog Colony |
| AC-3 | Sep 05, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | max 50, currently 26 | Analog Colony |
| Identifier | Start | End | Participants | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC-1 | 2024-09-01 | 2024-09-07 | 31 | Analog Colony |
Contact¶
If you have any questions, please email us at: info@aatc.pl
Apply¶
Analog Colony 2
We are planning the next Analog Colony in September 2026. We will begin accepting new applications soon. In the meantime, you can sign up for our newsletter or announcement list link here.