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The PolAres research programme includes a series of stratospheric balloons, simulated spacesuits and a rover to be tested in the High Arctic. The science focus is planetary protection.

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Welcome to PolAres Programme

...a Mars analogue research programme for human-robotic exploration missions.

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Advisory Boards

Science and Technology Advisory Board

The Scientific and Technology Advisory Board is a vital organisational unit which acts as an external team of senior scientists and technology managers. It is comprised of high-level experts in relevant fields of space activities plus a representative from the Executive Board.

The STAB’s mission is to ensure high scientific and technology standards as well as to make sure, that PolAres is in line with ongoing similar research initiatives
  • Astrobiology / Science: Dr. Carol Stoker (NASA Ames)
  • Medicine / Human Factors: n.n.
  • Technology: Dr. Scott Hovland (ESA / Aurora)
  • Spacesuits: Dr. Ingemar Skoog (EADS Astrium, ret.)

Honorary Board

This group of distinguished individuals enhances the public visibility for PolAres. The members of the Board are known also to people outside the space community. The listing will be expanded as the project proceeds.
  • Dr. Sergio Camacho, Head of the Office for Outer Space Affairs, United Nations
  • Prof. Dr. Johannes Ortner, Board of Trustees, International Space University
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PolAres Schedule Update

27. April - 01 May 2012: Field test Austria

After Rio Tinto in April 2011 this will be the first field test after upgrading the Aouda.X space suit simulator. Proposed location: Dachstein cave systems (upper Austria)



Become involved!

Photo: view into the Aouda spacesuit lab with working PolAres volunteers

This could be your chance to get involved in frontline space research!

We are looking for volunteers for the PolAres Programme!

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