Project Possum

Our parent institution, the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, is leading the way with the first industry-sponsored researcher to fly on a commercial spacecraft! Follow the updates as we get ready for launch.

The day we have been waiting for is finally here!

Virgin Galactic has announced the Galactic 05 research mission, whose crew includes our our own Kellie Gerardi. ✨

The G05 flight window opens November 2, and for the next few weeks our payload crew Yvette Gonzalez, Shawna Pandya, and Aaron Persad will bring you updates from the 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝 as our IIAS research and payload team prepare to make history!

Image: GAL 05 Mission patch design courtesy of Virgin Galactic!

IIAS Open University Offering - Registration extended to 12 June!

more Open University offerings from IIAS!

PoSSUM aeronomy research methods are prominent in IIAS's 'Citizen-Science Research Methods' course!

OPEN UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITY: Get involved with IIAS this Summer by studying citizen-science applications in bioastronautics, extra-vehicular activity (EVA), and aeronomy!

As part of this course, you’ll learn how to: 1) describe existing citizen science work supported by space agencies, 2) design and propose citizen science research projects, 3) demonstrate the requirements for human subject research, 4) communicate the current gaps in knowledge within bioastronautics, EVA, spacecraft technologies, and aeronomy research, 5) demonstrate the ability to conduct a literature review of foundational research in support of a chosen project, and 6) develop and present their own citizen science research project proposal with literature review, objectives, procedures, budget, potential funding opportunities, and data collection and analysis strategy.

REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MAY 19th. This online 8-week course is open to all interested space students and professionals. Register here: https://astronauticsinstitute.org/product/edu101/