HUMAN ANALOGUE SPACE MISSIONS WITH CHASM

Guest Speaker : Dr. Eleonore Poli [Post Doc Fellow Position at Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique ] Switzerland. | Research Member of Eco Astronomy Inc.

 

Eleonore Poli earned her PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge and now works as a postdoctoral researcher at CSEM in Neuchâtel, focusing on additive manufacturing. Her work includes developing 3D-printed metal structures for projects with the European Space Agency, such as shock absorbers for lunar landers. With a strong background in mechanical engineering, she has experience in both academia and industry, including at Pilatus Aircraft. A passionate space explorer, Eleonore serves as an analogue astronaut and led the Asclepios mission I crew – an eight-day Moon simulation in lunar-like caves. She co-founded CHASM, a global network for analogue space missions, and is a TEDx speaker and Ironman triathlete. As a long-time member of the Swiss Space Museum, she blends science, storytelling, and space history to inspire audiences of all ages. At FANTASY BASEL – The Swiss Comic Con, Eleonore Poli will explore how 3D printing is transforming space exploration. From rocket engines to satellite parts, this powerful technology is revolutionizing how we design for space – making it possible even for garage-based innovators to take part in the next space age.

 

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