Astronaut-Inspired Training
For Individuals, Teams, and Organizations on Earth and Beyond
We optimize human potential, strengthen leadership, build resilient safety cultures, and achieve mission success in extreme, high-stakes environments. Whether you’re building an analog crew, leading a mission-driven team, or looking to future-proof your organization—our training, tools, and consulting services are built to transform.
Video to Train Like an Astronaut
Unlock the skills real astronauts train for. This free masterclass introduces the 8 Human Behavior & Performance competencies for international missions to the ISS. You’ll get a self-assessment and mission prep checklist to evaluate your strengths and apply key skills like leadership, communication, and decision making—on Earth or in analog missions.
Master the human side of mission success
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You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the
-James Clear
"Systems over wishful thinking
level of your systems."
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Trainings & Services
Human Factors & Safety Consulting
From root cause analysis to risk assessments, we help you build safer systems, stronger teams, and smarter operations—customized to your mission.
For Organizations
Stellar Training for Astronaut Readiness Course & Certification
8 modules of self-study and discussion prompts followed by an optional exam and certification add-on. Designed to build a foundational understanding of the risks, efforts, and responsibilities that go into human spaceflight analog missions.
For Individuals
STAR.CREW Mission Prep
Your full crew’s mission readiness accelerator. In one expert-led week, you’ll align, strategize, and prep for deployment—no chaos (maybe a little), no guesswork, just structure, clarity, and performance under pressure to get your crew aligned.
For Crews
Helping you succeed in extraordinary missions
The STAR.CREW training was excellent and challenging in several ways. I enjoyed the teamwork sessions where we learned key communication skills to ensure mission success. I also enjoyed being challenged by the workouts! The training left me and my teammates with a great bond that I hope will continue for years to come. I expect to see everyone in space someday!
Gopal Katkoria
Certified STAR Candidate & WBA Candidate
Emily Apollonio and the IPL Team have created a cosmic training model for analog astronaut missions. As a first-time analog astronaut, I was uncertain of what to expect, but the program has covered mission focused lessons that have prepared me to handle the unknown and given me the skills to complete my mission. From team building to physical fitness, I'm prepared. All systems go!
CHILL-ICE III Analog Astronaut
ICEE Space
This course was helpful in two ways. First, it helped solidify relationships with my crew mates prior to undergoing an analog together. Second, it allowed me to better understand how I function in groups, how to best support my crew mates, and in general just gave me insight into who I am.
Eiman Jahangir
Citizen Astronaut
The in-person training was a lively environment, culture, and curriculum tailored to improving my skills and making me a better crew mate to all.
WBA Candidate
Having completed STAR for Analogs, I feel supremely equipped and confident to embark on future analog space missions. The training, resources, and community access provided by this program serve as invaluable tools for anyone keen on pushing the boundaries of space exploration. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who envisions themselves participating in pioneering analog missions in the near future.
Amos Behana
Certified STAR Candidate
Emily Apollonio
Meet our Founder
Emily Apollonio - Organizer of Chaos, Human Factors Consultant, and Analog Astronaut - is the brain behind Interstellar Performance Labs. With over a decade of experience in human factors, accident investigation, fitness, and human spaceflight analogs, she’s on a mission to transform how teams lead, train, and operate under pressure.
Whether she’s refining safety systems or prepping a crew to thrive in isolation, Emily brings relentless energy, structured thinking, and a bold vision for what’s possible when humans are truly mission-ready. As founder of Interstellar Performance Labs, she’s here to shake up the status quo and make mission-ready the new standard.
Let’s clear up a few things you might be wondering
We’re sure you have questions
01.
Who is this training for?
Anyone preparing for a human spaceflight analog mission, leading a high-stakes team, or looking to improve safety, leadership, and human performance.
02.
What if I don’t complete the certification?
You’ll still walk away with new tools, insights, and performance strategies you can apply to any team or mission—even without the final badge.
03.
Can this training help my team at work?
Absolutely. Our methods are grounded in high-stakes environments but designed to improve leadership, cohesion, and communication in any mission-driven team. We can even work with you to create customized training for your analog habitats, research teams, and companies.
04.
Can I hire you to consult for my habitat?
Yes. We offer custom consulting packages for safety reporting systems, risk assessments, onboarding tools, and more.
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