Space studies bring many unknown risks, especially in human-crewed missions, apart from their high costs. In order to minimize these risks, analog studies are to simulate/create space conditions as much as possible in the Earth environment and to prepare astronauts with a better preparation process with various experiments. For this reason, as MoEP, we attach importance to analog astronaut training that will take part in our own analog station within the scope of gaining knowledge and experience.
ANALOG ASTRONAUT CANDIDATES
 | MoEP Volunteer and astrobiology researcher Nurhan Kahraman took part in the “75th International Virtual Mission” organized by Habitat Marte – Brazil Mars Research Station as the “Sanitization Station Chief.” (Start: June 30, 2021, 10 SOL) |
 | MoEP Volunteer and molecular biologist, Zeynep Eş, participated in the “78th International Virtual Mission” organized by Habitat Marte – Brazil Mars Research Station. (Start: August 6, 2021, 10 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Plant Molecular Biologist Tuğçe Celayir took part as the “Task Force Commander” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Molecular Biology and Genetics Undergraduate student Rabia Kaçan, took part as the “CAPCOM Officer” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Molecular Biology and Genetics Undergraduate student Özden Sıla Yigit, took part as the “Communications Officer” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Molecular Biology and Genetics Undergraduate student Samira Azra Üstündağ, took part as the “Security Officer” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Pharmaceutics Undergraduate student Hilal Nalbant, took part as the “Research/Lab Specialist” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Molecular Biology and Genetics Undergraduate student Sema Nur Akdemir, took part as the “Botanic Spealist” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and Molecular Biology and Genetics Undergraduate student Hatice Tüylüoğlu, took part as the “Laboratory Assistant” of the research station ALFA-1 in BURAK-1, the first Virtual Mars Mission in TÜRKİYE, consisting of an all-female crew, by MoEP. (Start: January 2, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and geologist Danna Camila Jaimes Fajarda participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Mission Commander” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and medical student Esra Güzel participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Crew Doctor” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and electronic engineer Juan David Ruiz Higuera participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Research/Lab Specialist” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and molecular biology and genetics student Ceyhun Ayverdi participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “CAPCOM Officer” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and microbiologist Batu Çolak participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Communication Officer” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and geologist Andrés Felipe Ortiz Ferreira participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Mechanical Officer” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
 | MoEP volunteer and geologist Jhoan Sebastián Artunduaga Cuellar participated in the second Virtual Mars Mission organized by MoEP and served as the “Security Officer” in the MACONDO Team at the Cattleya Research Station. (Start: April 3rd, 2023, 7 SOL) |
