Oct 13th - 26th 2025, we will carry out the largest proof of concept Space simulation mission of its kind:

1 mission, multiple habitats, collaborative research.

To answer the question, “how will we live and work in Space as a community?”

What is an Analog?

Preparing for Space by simulating missions on Earth

Analogous (comparable) to a real space mission

We tackle challenges that may occur in space by simulating them in unique locations on Earth.

“The gateway to the Moon is through Analogs” - NASA

The World’s Biggest Analog has officially begun!

16 analog Moon/Mars habitats across 4 continents — in the largest synchronized analog mission ever attempted. Connected by MICO-VIE.

MICO Vienna

History is in motion.

200 scientists from 25 countries come together for this unique mission.

DAY 2

Day 2) The World’s Biggest Analog received an inspiring message from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini shared a special video wishing us good luck: “You are showing the world, especially young people, what humanity can truly achieve when we dream big and work together.” Watch the video here (c) UNOOSA

DAY 3

Greetings from the Nivalis crew at LunAres station in Poland! The crew is excited for their two-week mission “on the Moon” as part of the World’s Biggest Analog. LunAres Research Station is a globally recognized analog habitat with a unique design that simulates a lunar base. The crew will operate entirely within an enclosed, artificial EVA environment while adapting to rigorous schedules and controlled conditions. (c) Cassandra Klos

DAY 4

Welcome to Mars! The Jordan Space Research Initiative (JSRI) is hosting PETRA-2 under the World’s Biggest Analog, advancing psychological, environmental, and technological research while inspiring Jordanians to engage in space science for a sustainable future. Located in the red desert of Wadi Rum, its unique environment provides the perfect analog to simulate working and living in Mars-like habitats.

Visible tour of the habitat

Photo taken during JSRI’s First Space Analog Mission in Jordan: “Petra-1” (Background has been enhanced to show better visibility of the habitats) (c) JSRI / Hope Byrd

OUR PARTNERS

Uniting the World’s Space Analogs

  1. We are supporting and raising awareness for new and existing analogs globally.

  2. We are creating a global education program that aims to target underserved communities.

We are giving you the opportunity to join us. Support the mission today and be part of something really unique.

Supporter perks

As an early supporter you will get:

  1. Your name featured on our website. You will be credited forever as an early visionary who supported the mission.

  2. A limited edition collectable patch and signed certificate. This is the first patch in a collection that will be rolled out during the mission. There are only 100 of these early supporter patches and they will NOT be available for purchase. Only early supporters who donate to the mission will receive the patch. The patch was designed by Jas Purewal (Director of the World’s Biggest Analog) and has the WBA logo built into it. Each star represents the advanced group of habitats/missions partnering and participating in WBA.

Yes I want to be a Supporter

The World’s Biggest Analog (WBA) is an international collaboration of researchers, educators and entrepreneurs embarking on a unique and historical mission… to unite the world’s analogs through a single mission coordinated around the globe. The first proof of concept mission is 2 weeks long in October 2025.

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EARLY SUPPORTERS

C. Shelby Lane

Jenni Hesterman

Frida Caballero

Brenda Trinidad

Don Balanzat

Hasret Balcioglu

Margaretta Rose

Dennis Trevino

Richard Behana

Anas Tellat

Cristina Star

Marwa AlShehhi

Katlynn Vicuña

James Burk

Dirk Raiser

Deepa Bangaru-Raju

Rich Meyer

Toni Butler

Matthew Devlen

Fiona Smith

Andreea Radulescu

Riccardo Lazzari

Gary Taylor

Bhumika Nautiyal

Adrian Eilingsfeld

Ben McNutt

Arthur Smith

Amanda Pekin

Cassandra Marion

Alires Almon

Gabrielle M Caswell

James Ehrhart

Jennifer Pint

Richelle Ellis

Don Weidner

Marufa Akhter Bhuiyan

Jess Caleb

Thorsten Eschweiler

Lucas Alderette

Andrew Purkeypile

Amanda Knutson

Dr Gabrielle Caswell

Shriya Musuku

Anay Ashwin

Ariel Denbow

Christopher Shane Sweet

Robert L Cunningham

Karim J Nahabet

Renana Bruckstein

Maria Santaguida

• C. Shelby Lane • Jenni Hesterman • Frida Caballero • Brenda Trinidad • Don Balanzat • Hasret Balcioglu • Margaretta Rose • Dennis Trevino • Richard Behana • Anas Tellat • Cristina Star • Marwa AlShehhi • Katlynn Vicuña • James Burk • Dirk Raiser • Deepa Bangaru-Raju • Rich Meyer • Toni Butler • Matthew Devlen • Fiona Smith • Andreea Radulescu • Riccardo Lazzari • Gary Taylor • Bhumika Nautiyal • Adrian Eilingsfeld • Ben McNutt • Arthur Smith • Amanda Pekin • Cassandra Marion • Alires Almon • Gabrielle M Caswell • James Ehrhart • Jennifer Pint • Richelle Ellis • Don Weidner • Marufa Akhter Bhuiyan • Jess Caleb • Thorsten Eschweiler • Lucas Alderette • Andrew Purkeypile • Amanda Knutson • Dr Gabrielle Caswell • Shriya Musuku • Anay Ashwin • Ariel Denbow • Christopher Shane Sweet • Robert L Cunningham • Karim J Nahabet • Renana Bruckstein • Maria Santaguida