Civilian Space Participation Program

Could you train for a civilian mission beyond Earth?

Polar Horizon Research is accepting expressions of interest from civilians willing to complete a structured suitability assessment and, if selected, specialist pre-mission training.

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Participant contributionSelected participants are responsible only for the required special training fee.
Company-covered mission costsMission logistics and other approved program costs are covered by Polar Horizon Research.
Selection is conditionalSubmitting an assessment does not guarantee selection or a spaceflight seat.
Application Deadline

Assessment closes 30 October 2026

Online applications remain open until 11:59 PM GMT on 30 October 2026. Complete and submit your assessment before the countdown reaches zero.

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The Offer

A civilian assessment pathway built around readiness, safety and mission discipline.

The program is designed to identify civilian candidates who may be suitable for a supervised space-mission participation pathway. Initial screening focuses on availability, communication, teamwork, confined-environment tolerance, training commitment and emergency-procedure discipline.

Applicants who progress beyond this online assessment may be invited to identity verification, interviews, professional medical/fitness screening, simulation exercises and specialist training. Those later stages are separate from this online form.

Orbital research environment
Civilian Mission Pathway

What the company may cover for selected participants

  • Approved mission transport and operational logistics
  • Mission accommodation and scheduled support
  • Required mission equipment issued by the company
  • Operational briefings and mission support
Your cost: the special training fee required after selection for training. No training payment is requested through this assessment form.
Selection Process

How the assessment works

01

Online assessment

Submit your contact details, experience and situational-readiness answers.

02

Review & shortlist

The program team reviews suitability and may request an interview or supporting information.

03

Professional screening

Shortlisted candidates may undergo identity, medical/fitness and operational screening with qualified professionals.

04

Special training

Selected candidates complete required training before any final mission assignment is considered.

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:59 PM GMT
1

Contact information

Tell us how the assessment team can reach you.

2

Experience & availability

No previous spaceflight experience is required.

3

Mission-readiness test

Choose the answer that most closely reflects your normal response.

During a long period in a confined cabin, you begin to feel uncomfortable. What would you most likely do?
You receive an instruction that differs from what you expected during a simulation. What do you do?
A teammate makes a minor procedural mistake under pressure. Your first response is to:
Can you remain focused while wearing restrictive safety equipment and working in a noisy or unfamiliar environment?
Are you willing to participate in professional medical/fitness screening before any mission assignment?
4

Motivation

Help the program team understand why you are interested.

Please submit only accurate information. Do not include medical records, passport numbers, financial details or other sensitive documents in this form.