Cohort 5: Virtual Analog Astronautics Program for High School Students

The MMAARS-PRSF Virtual Academy Analog Astronautics Program is designed to be adaptable and easily accessible. Delivered remotely through online teleconferencing platforms like Zoom, the program ensures flexibility for all participants. The curriculum is highly interactive, equipping individuals for potential selection into an MMAARS Low Fidelity Analog Astronaut missions. This initiative also provides participants with opportunities to connect and network with a diverse team of professional experts and trained astronauts.

Modified Astronautics LEVEL 1 Training Program*:

Introduction to MMAARS and Analog Astronautics. Explore Astronautics, Analog Types, Architecture of an Analog Mission, Remote Teams, Crew Selection. Introduction to Astronaut Psychology and Wellness, featuring topics like meditation and body mapping. Introduction to Space Medicine, featuring topics like Robotic Surgery (AvatarMEDIC) and Space Teleanesthesia-Telesurgery, as well as unmmaned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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Introduction to 3D Printing.

Learn about 3D Printing, its applications in space, and its role in Medical Tools and Life Support Systems. Discover Space Health & Wellness, including the MMAARS Astro-Wellness Program and Space Psychology & Human Factors.

Introduction to Extravehicular Activities (E.V.A.)

Get acquainted with E.V.A. and EVA Protocols, HabCom & Communications, Spacesuit Donning & Doffing Protocol, MMAARS Medical EVA, Geological EVA, and Astronomical EVA.

Introduction to Space Foundries, Pharmacy, and Biomedical Engineering

Delve into Space Pharmaceuticals, Plant Medicine, and Biotechnology Fundamentals.  Explore DIY Hydroponic & Vertical Garden Systems, Synthetic Biology, Space Food Sustainability, Nutrition & Diet. Learn the basics of Bioengineering techniques, including the future of medical pharmaceuticals and Tissue Chips, Molecular Therapeutics, and Precision Medicine.

Who is this for?

For the first time we are expanding the program to include students from 9th to 12th and above. This Cohort is designed mainly for high school and college students who are interested in analog astronautics.

Preliminary Schedule:

• Day 1 - Onboarding & Introduction

  • Monday, June 23 - 10:30AM - 3:30PM (5 hours)

• Day 2 - Kickoff - Team formation - Space Mission Directive

  • Tuesday, June 24 - 10:30AM - 3:30PM (5 hours)

• Day 3 - Session 1

  • Wednesday, June 25 - 10:30AM - 3:30PM (5 hours)

• Day 4 - Session 2

  • Thursday, June 26 - 10:30AM - 3:30PM (5 hours)

• Day 5 - Session 3

  • Friday, June 27 - 10:30AM - 3:30PM (5 hours)

*El programa se lleva a cabo en inglés. Si tiene una base en inglés, pero no lo habla completamente, y desea participar, por favor escríbanos para orientación a hello@prspacefoundation.org.

The MMAARS-PRSF Virtual Academy Analog Astronautics Program is endorsed by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.