EXPLORE-1 Astronaut Ambassadors during Researchers’ Night!

The EXPLORE-1 analogue astronauts were recruited last week as EXPLORE project ambassadors for the well-attended European Researchers’ Night 2025 events, held on Friday, September 26, in Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Greece, and in Oeiras, Portugal.

The students handled this new role with ease, now that they have an analog mission under their belt–they spoke confidently about their experience, about engaging with science in a different way and answered many questions from curious participants.

Angelika and Nestoras — EXPLORE-1 analog astronauts from Greece take up their roles as ambassadors during Researchers’ Night at Ellinogermaniki Agogi.

Nestoras and Angelika with visitors — Researchers’ Night at Ellinogermaniki Agogi.

EXPLORE team staffing the stand — All smiles from the Portuguese EXPLORE participants, staffing the stand at Researchers Night in Oeiras.

Portuguese EXPLORE team present at Researchers’ Night.

Fantastic work, everyone!