Space and Earth Analogs Research Chapter of Purdue

Purdue University's premiere human space-focused chapter with Analogs,
Research, Outreach, Software, and Student Analog Astronaut Training subteams.


We're Fundraising!

Spring 2024

SEARCH is fundraising to support analog astronaut education and training! Every summer, we run an student analog astronaut training program open to all Purdue students to gain relevant skills in order to become an astronaut. Donate now to support students who dream of becoming an astronaut!

Astro-USA - Student run analog space habitat

2024

We are excited for our most ambitious Project - An Analog research habitat, with focus on hydroponics AND bio regenerative life support systems, here, on campus at Purdue University!

Outreach event with Dr. Wael Farah from SETI Institute

20 Feb 2024

Happening on February 20, in Lawson Commons. Get a chance to meet Dr. Farah from SETI Institute

Qualified for onsite round of NASA Suits

10 Dec 2023

Our Team from SEARCH will go to Johnson Space Center this may to present their AR spacesuit Interface!

Completed our first student run analog astronaut training program

Summer 2023

In the summer of 2023, we did an astronaut training program that involved fitness tests, flight tests, scuba certification and a trip to NASA in Huntsville Alabama

Presenting our Subteams

At Search, we do multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with various Purdue departments and companies across the country. Our organization is divided into multiple sub-teams, with some working on research, some on designing analog programs, organizing outreach events with scientists and engineers etc.

Research

Learn about the various research projects and NASA competitions we've been doing

Analog Programs

Ever wondered how to get involved with Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) or Hawai’i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS)? Click here to know more!

SA2TP

You know what's cooler than astronaut training? Astronaut training AND Scuba certification!

Astro-USA

Our Most ambitious undertaking ever! Building an analog research station on Purdue Campus

Software

Wanna put use your coding skills to build VR space suit interfaces, lunar navigation or space logistics design with AI? Click here to find out more

Outreach

Learn about our outreach programs with industry collaborators at NASA, SpaceX, SETI and more

Programs

Participated in national challenges such as NASA Rasc-AL and NASA SUITS. Got qualified for the On-site round of SUITS in 2024

Had outreach programs with researchers from NASA, SpaceX, SETI, Blue Origin, The Mars Society and Virgin Galactic

Led a Student run Astronaut training program on Campus

Have partnerships with analog labs such as Hi-Seas and MDRS to allow students to work with researchers in those facilities

Currently doing research projects on Bio-Astronautics and Hydroponics

Planning to build a self-sustaining, innovative, and inclusive lunar habitat to foster interdisciplinary research and development.

Our outreach collaborations

Social Media

We are active on multiple social media sites. Follow us on Instagram and join our Discord and Slack channels to be involved in our exciting events.

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