For Astronaut Training

Hi! My name is Agnieszka Elwertowska and my dream is to become First Female Polish Astronaut.

That's why I participated in a few simulations of space missions. In 2018 I took part in the two-week ARES III Mission at Habitat LUNARES in Piła as a Crew Medical Officer.

After gaining my first experience, in July 2019, I became the Commander (the Head of Analog Astronaut Crew) of the ARTEMIS Mission organized by the Analog Astronaut Training Center.

In July 2021, I flew to Iceland to live in a Habitat built inside a lava tunnel as an Analog

Astronaut and Engineer. The CHILL-ICE mission was the first mission of this type in the world and I was the sole representative for Poland.

In September of the same year, I was a co-organizer of the EIRENE mission inside the LUNARES Research Station and participated as a Vice Commander and Engineer. During this mission, with one of the professors of AWFiS University, we performed an experiment that focused on stress reduction among astronaut crew.

Meanwhile, in 2019 I passed the exam for Open Water Diver 20 Licence and I was training in the aerodynamic tunnel.

Of course, as an Astronaut Candidate I need to have huge knowledge. That's why in July 2021 I finished my studies as an Engineer of Computer Science and now I study Engineering Management.

Moreover, I take part in space projects as Engineer. For example I am reponsible for building Radio Ground Station for PW-Sat3 Cubesat Project. I also work as a Programmer and Electronic Engineer for Polish Space Company.

For more information about my experience, you can visit my social media:

LinkedIn Account

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As you can see, I did many things to reach my dreams but it's not enough yet to become an Astronaut. I have huge plans like studies at International Space University, Ph.D. studies, participation in more analog missions, more scientific research about human spaceflight, etc.

For now my biggest dreams are:

1. Participation in Project Possum Astronaut Training

During Project Possum Astronaut Training I would gain a huge amount of knowledge and experience which I don't have now. It's one of the best astronaut trainings in the world and it will be a huge serious step for me to become an Astronaut.

To read more about Project Possum, visit this site.

2. Obtaining the PPL(A) Pilot Licence.

In addition, obtaining Pilot Licence will help me gain basic practical experience in flying, which is also crucial for future astronaut candidates. Maybe it will help me to become not only an Astronaut but also a Pilot of a Space Vehicle like Falcon (Millennium :) ).

I am still young but I believe that I am at the best age to train and learn. I gained my current experience in four years and if I will still try my best, in a few more years I will be a great Female Astronaut Candidate.

I hope that you also believe in me. Thank you in advance for all of your support!