Become
an officer
Asclepios is built by students, for students. Officers run the mission from the ground — pick a team, take a role, and earn your seat in Mission Control.
Why join the project?
- Practical Space Mission Experience: Gain hands-on experience in preparing and executing an analogue space mission.
- Skill Development: Build technical, organisation, and problem-solving skills in a real-world mission context
- Great spirit of collaboration in a diverse & international team!
- Networking: Contact and work with space professionals, scientists, industries, media, and other students passionate about space …
- A wonderful mission at the end where you will be able to be an active member of the Mission Control Centre!
How to become an officer?
To apply, you fill out a form with your CV and cover letter, and indicate which team and role interest you. After the reception of your candidacy, you will be contacted by one of our HR officers after review. If you are selected to move on to the second stage, the corresponding Head and/or VP will interview you in order to discuss your motivation and technical knowledge for the role.
We are an international organisation meaning we welcome every student to apply from every background. Most of the year we work online, but few times a year including the mission, we all gather together and accomplish something truly amazing.
Our positions
Hours are averages and can rise around major Asclepios events. Each job description carries the full brief, requirements and start date.
Officer applications are open
Open to any student anywhere in the world · 1–27 September 2026
Our Alumni
Jessica Studer
“BEING INVOLVED IN ASCLEPIOS WAS MY VERY FIRST STEP INTO THE WORLD OF SPACE EXPLORATION MISSIONS”
During my medical studies and next to the Asclepios Association, I worked part-time as a piano teacher, drawing on my background as a professional pianist – I hold a Master of Arts from the University of Bern. In addition, I regularly played the organ on weekends and worked night shifts at the hospital to gain clinical experience and support my studies. After earning my medical degree, I served as the research medical doctor for the European Space Agency (ESA) at Concordia Station in Antarctica. Today, I work as a medical doctor at the Institute of Space Medicine in Toulouse.
Eleonore Poli
“TAKING PART IN ASCLEPIOS ITSELF WAS A GIANT LEAP. THE SKILLS THAT WE LEARNED AND FURTHER DEVELOPED WERE ESSENTIAL FOR ME IN PARALLEL TO MY PHD IN MATERIALS AND METALLURGY”
I was part of the Asclepios I mission as an analogue astronaut and crew commander. I was in charge of the crew and took part in the mission within the base. I then later help recruit for the Phase A of the Asclepios II crew recruitment process. Since then I have completed my Postdoc in additive manufacturing, created my own organisation on analogue space missions, CHASM, while working as a Space & Aeronautics Business developer at CSEM.
Riccardo Di Bari
“BEING A FLIGHT CONTROLLER FOR ASCLEPIOS WAS MY ENTRY DOOR TO THE WORLD OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT.”
I first served as Flight Controller for the Asclepios missions, where I was responsible for monitoring operations, planning and supporting the crew from Mission Control. Later, I took on the role of Head of Astronaut Training for Asclepios V, leading the preparation of analogue astronauts for their mission. These experiences became my gateway into the world of human spaceflight and deepened my passion for mission operations, astronaut training, and exploration. In between, I pursued a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at ISAE-SUPAERO, worked as a Flight Test Engineer, and contributed to research on human factors and ergonomics in aviation and space. Today, I am an ISS ESA COLUMBUS Flight Controller; I support real-time and long-term planning operations for the European Columbus laboratory aboard the ISS. I am dedicated to advancing my career toward becoming a flight director and astronaut trainer, preparing future explorers for missions beyond Earth.