Project Possum

Godspeed IIAS-01!

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!

Four days remain to apply to PoSSUM Class 2303 or the Advanced PoSSUM Academy!

Gravity offset and real space suits - only at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences!

Florida Tech is home to world’s only commercial ‘zero-gravity’ lab New state-of-the-art technology is bringing space research down to Earth for students. Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.

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/

Are you curious about how we study our upper atmosphere? Then join the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences for our annual PoSSUM campaign! Starting on May 24th, AER 103 provides a foundation in the remote sensing of the mesosphere through the imagery and remote sensing of noctilucent cloud structures and introduces students to the principles and operations of atmospheric LIDAR and Incoherent Scatter Radar (ISR) techniques through hands-on operations of facilities at Poker Flat Observatory near Fairbanks, AK. Additionally, students will participate in the design, development, and launch of a gyro-stabilized scientific balloon with a low-light camera payload!

AER 103 is 'Open University' but non-IIAS members should have a fundamental STEM background. Register here: https://astronauticsinstitute.org/product/aer103/

Let us help you be the change.

Access to unique facilities, some only existing at governmental space agencies or through extreme expense, give IIAS students continuing benefits throughout their academic and professional careers.

Project PoSSUM's AST 101 course is accepting applications for Class 2302 through January 31st! Want to learn about suborbital research, aeronomy, and all things PoSSUM? Applications are being accepted through the IIAS website: astronauticsinstitute.org

Congratulations to Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, winner of the 2022 Awesome PoSSUM award!

Aidyl's selfless contributions to IIAS and her tireless work spreading its values of science and inclusion were recognized by her IIAS community.

Be like Aidyl.

Want to work with exceptional people like Aidyl? Join us and prepare for 2023 as a year like none other!

It has our complete privilege to announce our 2022 Awesome PoSSUM: Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio!

STEAM education, Research, Equity, and Justice exemplify Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez- Serricchio (aka Dr. G), who believes that everyone has a place in space exploration to better our home, Earth.

Her years of service mentoring educators and STEM professionals in the IIAS community and beyond ensure that the next generation of world changers have access, practice, and a place in all STEAM careers on Earth and beyond

Since day 1 she has given 200% to our community. Her tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed snd are has noticeably uplifted everyone she has worked with. Our IIAS family is stronger because of her.

Congratulations!