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 ViennaHistory 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.
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
We are supporting and raising awareness for new and existing analogs globally.
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:
Your name featured on our website. You will be credited forever as an early visionary who supported the mission.
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.
