The PolAres research programme includes a series of stratospheric balloons, simulated spacesuits and a rover to be tested in the High Arctic in 2011/2012. The science focus is planetary protection.

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Welcome to PolAres Programme

...a Mars analogue research programme for human-robotic exploration missions.

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Education projects

Traditionally, programmes like PolAres serve as a vector to convey the fascination of space activities to a general public. Hence, this project also has a major focus in educative activities and media presence to boost the political “grassroot-work” and to raise space awareness.

If you are an educator and you are looking for Mars-related material to be used in your classroom, or if you are looking for external experts who would be willing to lecture in your school, the Austrian Space Forum has now a programme in place which may help you:

Based upon availability, programme scientists and engineers may be invited to schools and be available for your students.

PolAres Speaker Request

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PolAres Schedule Update

30. July - 1. August 2010: 6. Suit Workshop
Field test at Glacier (weather permitting), western Austria
30. November 2010: Suit Core Completion
Core complete - Aouda's hardware will be frozen at this point to allow a development of a small series. However, minor adjustments to the OBDH are still possible, mainly at the software side.


Become involved!

Photo: view into the Aouda spacesuit lab with working PolAres volunteers

This could be your chance to get involved in frontline space research!

We are looking for volunteers for the PolAres Programme!

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