Ismail El Omari discusses space architecture, analog astronaut missions, AstroKids Space Camp, and building Morocco’s future in space.

What happens when six people spend months living like astronauts on the side of a Hawaiian volcano? Dr. Kim Binsted explains HI-SEAS, NASA Mars simulations, crew psychology, isolation, and the future of human exploration.

Former NASA astronaut and For All Mankind technical advisor Garrett Reisman joins Aspiring Martians to discuss the science behind the hit Apple TV series, the future of Mars exploration, Artemis, SpaceX, and what a real Martian civilization could actually look like.

For the 50th aspiring Martian feature, Joe Sweeney sits down with Hanna Harutyunyan who is widely recognized as Armenia’s first analog astronaut. Together they discuss isolation, stress, kindness in confined crews, Armenia’s growing role in space, and what it really means to prepare humanity for Mars.

Arshleen Kaur Sahni, founder of Arkasa, speaks about designing human-centered habitats for the Moon and Mars, the psychology of living in extreme environments, and why future space habitats must feel like homes, not just survival shelters.

Explore the Asclepios Project, a student-led lunar analog mission in Switzerland simulating life on the Moon through astronaut training, mission control, and the coolest EVA suits you have ever seen.

How will the Overview Effect change on Mars? Frank White explores deep space psychology and what future astronauts may experience beyond Earth.

A conversation with Cassandra Klos on documenting Mars simulations and capturing the human side of space exploration through her photography.

Isaac Gathu is building Mars Society Kenya and shaping Africa’s role in space exploration through analog missions, culture, and bold ambition.

Inside Jordan’s “Valley of the Moon” is MENA, a new Mars analog that is redefining space exploration through STEM, community, and bold ambition.

As Artemis II launches humanity back beyond low Earth orbit, we speak with NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey about the mission, the future of space exploration, and the path to Mars.

What happens to periods in space? Manju Bangalore, founder of Operation Period, explores menstruation in microgravity, the science gaps, and why designing for all humans is critical to life on Mars.

Alyssa Carson shares her journey from childhood dreamer to astrobiology PhD, revealing what it really takes to pursue a future on Mars and become part of the next generation of space explorers.

Citizen scientist and astronaut candidate Benedetta Facini joins Aspiring Martians to discuss asteroid hunting, NASA citizen science projects, science communication, and the growing role of everyday people in space exploration.

Engineer, EMT, and analog astronaut Shriya Musuku shares her journey toward Mars and the resilience required to prepare humans for space exploration.

Explore LunAres Research Station in Poland — a leading Moon and Mars analog habitat advancing space medicine, psychology, and human factors research.

Dr. Simon Dubé, world renowned space sexologist, talks all about artificial companions, AI relationships, and the psychology of loneliness in future Mars settlements.

Evolutionary biologist and author Scott Solomon dives into his latest book, Becoming Martian, and explains how living on Mars could reshape the human body, future generations, and the ethics of space settlement.

Thendral Kamal shares how engineering, community, and persistence are shaping her path toward becoming the first Indian woman to set foot on Mars.

We’re launching a new series called Inside the Habitat, exploring analog space simulations around the world! Joined by Jas Purewal, founder of the World’s Biggest Analog, the conversation examines global Mars simulations, analog habitats, crew psychology, and why testing life on Earth is essential before settling Mars.