Asclepios

Happy to share that Asclepios will be speaking at CHASM: From Earth to Space, conference on analogue space missions! Make sure to attend it on September 14.

In July I was part of the mission control center of Asclepios IV analog mission. We sent 6 thoroughly-selected and well-trained analog astronauts to a simulated lunar base for 14 days at Sasso San Gottardo to perform various scientific research projects, with the aim to advance human spaceflight. I took on the role of BME/ Flight surgeon, where I was responsible for the oversight and promotion of crew health, both physical and psychological. I was also responsible for hardware concerning crew health and safety. As member of the MCC I also supported logistical and administrative tasks as well as jumping in as CONTACT, which was in charge of visitor supervision. It has been a joy to see all the hard work we have put in over the last year come to fruition. For me personally, I've had a steep learning curve in my role as BME/ Flight surgeon and I am deeply grateful to my colleagues from the medical team and MCC and my predecessors for their stellar work. I have also made friends for life that I can share my passion for space with. I want to thank especially our outstanding project leaders Evandros Theodosiou, Clara Nogué i Ansón and Federica Torre who put in countless of late-night hours to make this project what it is: one of the most high-fidelity analog missions on earth with some of the most dedicated young people in the field. I also want to thank our mentor Claude Nicollier, who's guidance and inspiration are paramount to this mission. We had the pleasure of welcoming SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen and introducing them to the world of analog missions. The resulting documentary is in Swiss German.

#MarsMonday: Our brandnew Delta Suits successfully completed their first analog mission. 🦾🚀 Asclepios IV - a student led analogue space mission simulated a lunar base mission in the Swiss 🇨🇭 Sasso San Gottardo bunker in July 2024. Asclepios #analog #simulation #spacesuits #AsclepiosIV

It was a pleasure work with these team on such an interesting project 💫 thanks a lot MEEVA!!

We are so grateful to receive support from all of you!💫💫

💫 This morning the Astronauts and the MCC had the chance to meet ESA’s Reserve Astronaut Slawosz Uznanski. 🚀It was an inspiring and motivating talk for all the members where the astronaut shared some insights into his experience, trainings and selection proccess. 🛰️We thank Slawosz for his availability, kindness and interest in our mission and crew. #astonaut #mission #asclepios #slawoszuznanski #asclepios

The support of our sponsors is incredible 💫🥳 Th and QBT Sagl, Alessandro Barazzetti and Federica Gozio 💫

💫 During the dress rehersal, EPFL Professor Nicola Winzenried gave the Asclepios IV team a workshop on the topics of teamwork and leadership, conflict management, and the importance of psychological safety. 🧑🏼🚀Through interactive activities and theoretical concepts with debrief moments, the workshop gave the Asclepios team the opportunity to create a team culture for collaboration, including developing the team’s Golden Rules to follow during the mission, so all team members have a common understanding of what makes great teams. 📈Nicola Winzenried has over 30 years’ experience working in multicultural environments and created her company in 2010 to connect people and cultures to help create mutual understanding of the importance of cultural differences on our daily lives. www.nwconsulting.ch #student #asclepios #epfl #project #astronaut #goldenrules

⚠️ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️ 👩🎓do you want to meet us? 🧑🏼🚀do you want to see analogue astronauts before the mission? 🎧know what a mission control center (MCC) looks like? ⛰️know more about the fortress of Sasso San Gottardo? We are waiting for you on July 8th!!! write to us in DM or by email: [email protected] to book! 💫we hope many of you will come!💫 EPFL eSpace - EPFL Space Center Sasso San Gottardo #astronauts #mission #event #airolo #student #asclepios #epfl

Thanks PoliSpace for working with us on MEEVA project 🚀