UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEA I – Thalassa Mission
August 8th - 18th
Georgia Tech | Atlanta, Georgia; Titan Ranch | Vilonia, Arkansas
Southeast Analog will launch its first full analog mission, SEA I – Thalassa, from August 8–18, 2026. A crew of six analog astronauts will live in isolation at Titan Ranch, Arkansas, completing a 10‑sol mission (each sol representing a Martian day of approximately 24 hours and 39 minutes).
Mission Control, based at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will oversee operations with simulated Martian communication delays, data streams, and emergency scenarios. This mission unites students nationwide in advancing analog research and preparing the next generation of spaceflight professionals.
Open Day: Southeast Analog will open Mission Control to invited guests, media, and partners on August 8, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, marking the official start of the SEA I – Thalassa analog mission. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the Mission Control Center, meet the flight operations team, and attend speaker sessions as the crew begins their 10‑sol simulated Martian mission. For more information or to request an invitation, email Southeastanalog@gmail.com.
Project Hail Mary Movie Night
On March 5, 2026, Southeast Analog members gathered for a movie night to watch Project Hail Mary, sharing laughs, space science discussions, and a great evening together.
Astronaut Training Selection Weekend
During February 14–15, 2026, Southeast Analog astronaut candidates participated in a weekend of evaluations, teamwork challenges, and mission-based activities designed to simulate the demands of real space mission preparation.
Mission flight controllers training
On April 11-12, 2026 Southeast Analog hosted a focused two‑day Mission Control Center training at Georgia Tech, bringing student flight controllers & analog astronauts from across the nation together for hands‑on simulations, astronaut training, console operations, and team coordination drills.The session sharpened procedures and solidified the teamwork needed for the upcoming August 2026 Southeast Analog mission.
1st Annual Networking Gala
SEA hosted its First Annual Networking Gala on April 24, 2026, at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, bringing together the public for an evening of connection and mission support. The event featured keynote speakers (Michael Gazarik and Christopher Carr), mission updates, and a Q&A with the 2026 analog astronaut crew. The night concluded with strong community momentum, raising over $5,000 toward the upcoming SEA I – Thalassa mission, reinforcing support for the future of human spaceflight exploration.
