Here’s the Hard Truth
Extraordinary Missions Need Extraordinary Preparation
Whether you're an analog habitat seeking to optimize safety, a team looking to level up leadership and cohesion, or an individual aiming for astronaut readiness—you're in the right place. Let’s explore how we can work together.
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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.
