Research team
where curiosity becomes discovery.
The Research team forms the scientific backbone of Southeast Analog missions. Working with student researchers, faculty advisors, and external collaborators, the team develops experiments that investigate the challenges of human spaceflight, human performance, and operations in extreme environments. From reviewing proposals to coordinating experiment timelines and integrating research into mission operations, the team ensures that every SEA mission contributes meaningful scientific insight.
Team Leadership
Head of Research
Sara Kapasi
Undergraduate Senior Biomedical Engineernig at Georgia Tech
Leads the scientific direction of Southeast Analog by coordinating research proposals, collaborating with principal investigators, and integrating experiments into mission operations.
Research Operations Member
Carolyn Conrad
Undergraduate sophomore Biomedical Sciences at University of Central Florida
Works with the research team to organize the mission experiment schedule and support coordination between researchers and mission teams.
What we do
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The team works with students and external researchers to design experiments that can be conducted during the analog mission.
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Research evaluates experiment proposals to determine feasibility, safety, and alignment with mission objectives.
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Experiments are coordinated with astronauts, habitat systems, and mission control to ensure they can be executed during the mission timeline.
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The team collaborates with universities, labs, and principal investigators to expand research opportunities within SEA missions.
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After experiments are conducted, the team helps ensure results are documented through reports and technical documentation.