Become
an astronaut
Our missions are opportunities for students from various educational backgrounds to gain experience in the field of human spaceflight and operations. Our Asclepios astronauts go through a year-long training process modelled after the training activities of ESA and NASA astronauts.
Applications open 1 December 2026, 00:00 CET
The role of astronauts
Asclepios astronauts will spend about two weeks in isolation inside a simulated lunar base during the summer of 2028. They will carry out various scientific and engineering experiments proposed by Principal Investigators from universities, student projects, companies, and labs around the world. In addition to scientific research, Asclepios astronauts perform various operational simulation tasks such as Extravehicular Activities.
The selection process
Requirements
- Being a student when applying and during the academic year the mission takes place (Any academic level is acceptable, Bachelor, Master and PhD).
- Age range from 18 to 30 years old.
- Excellent proficiency in English (C1).
- Good physical/health conditions.Certificates will be requested during the recruitment process.
- A blank criminal record.Certificates will be requested during the recruitment process.
- Excellent social and communication skills.
- Availability for the summer your mission will take place in (Summer of 2028).
Previous crews
How to apply?
Applications open on the 1st of December 2026 at 00:00 CET and close on the 31st of December 2026 at 11:59PM UTC (00:59 CET on 1 January 2027).