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The Analog Astronaut™ Research Journal (AARJ)

Leading Space Analog and Extreme Environments Research

The Analog Astronaut™ Research Journal (AARJ) will serve as a global platform connecting the scientific, technological, and humanistic aspects of space exploration. Grounded in rigorous research and inspired by the drive to explore, AARJ focuses on how analog environments prepare humanity for extraterrestrial challenges while enhancing our understanding of life on Earth.

Current IssueVol 1, No 1 (2025): Preview Edition

Published 1 October 2025

Issue Description

The Analog Astronaut Research Journal (AARJ) is proud to launch this new scientific journal to showcase the groundbreaking research being conducted in analog environments around the world to advance space exploration. This Preview Edition offers a glimpse of what is to come. Sian Proctor, PhD, an accomplished analog astronaut, comments on the spirit of this journal in her Foreword. Jas Purewal, MSc, and Jenni Hesterman, PhD, explain the vision for AARJ in the Letter from the Editors. Stay tuned as AARJ intends to publish more groundbreaking research! Ad astra!

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Editorials

Perspective or Opinion Pieces

Original Research Articles

Case Studies

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