ACMA and Fundación Con Cora Launch Propelling Dreams: Analog Mission 2026!

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Propelling Dreams (Propulsando Sueños) is our initiative to give Colombian women a real space experience without leaving Earth. A call from Fundación Con Cora and the Colombian Association of Women in Aerospace (ACMA) to inspire the next generation of women in the aerospace sector.

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About the Analog Mission

For two weeks, you’ll be part of a crew in the HAdEES-C analog habitat, operated by Fundación Cydonia in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca. You’ll live under conditions similar to a real space mission: isolation, restricted communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.

Each participant will have a role within the mission—commander, engineering officer, science officer, botany officer, among others—and will contribute to research projects in areas such as human factors, human physiology, space crops, and more.

Beyond the technical side, this mission is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership, expand your skills, and connect with other women passionate about the aerospace sector.

This is a formative, volunteer experience. It does not constitute an employment relationship. It requires full availability during the two weeks of the mission.

Who can apply?

Analog Mission

1. General profile Be a woman, be registered as an ACMA member (free online registration), and currently reside in Colombia. Be between 19 and 35 years old at the close of the call.

2. Academic background Be an active undergraduate or graduate student in STEAM fields, or a graduated professional.

3. Academic performance Minimum GPA of 3.5 / 5.0 or equivalent.

4. Motivation and commitment Submit a video (max. 2 minutes) or an essay (max. 500 words) answering:

What drives you to want to be part of this mission?
What is your vision on the role of women in the Colombian aerospace sector?
How would you, from your own experience and dreams, help inspire other girls and women in ACMA and your community?

5. Availability Full availability during the two weeks of the mission, understanding there will be no real-time contact during the immersion activities. Also availability for prior preparation and outreach activities.

6. If you are currently employed A work authorization letter supporting your participation throughout the entire mission period.

What does the program cover?

Selected participants will have the support of ACMA, Fundación Con Cora, and the project’s partners, who will cover the main costs associated with the analog mission:

Operational and registration costs for the analog mission
Resources for developing the research projects
Logistical support for travel and some per diem expenses, according to the program’s guidelines

Any additional expense not included in the budget must be assumed or arranged by the participants.

Selection process

Once you complete the form, your application will be reviewed as part of the call process. Keep in mind that:

Application — Complete the form before June 30, 2026.
Pre-selection — Review of compliance with minimum requirements.
Evaluation — An external committee, impartial and independent from ACMA’s Board of Directors, will evaluate the pre-selected candidates.
Final validation — Fundación Cydonia, as the habitat operator, carries out technical and safety validation.
Notification — Selected candidates will be contacted through ACMA’s official channels.

Filling out the form does not guarantee selection as a participant in the analog mission.

Strategic partners

This project is made possible through the joint work of:

ACMA — Colombian Association of Women in Aerospace
Fundación Con Cora — Official sponsor of the Propelling Dreams project
Fundación Cydonia — Operator of the HAdEES-C analog habitat in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay anything to apply? No. Participation in the analog mission has no cost. Registering with ACMA is also completely free.

What happens with my job or studies during the mission? You must have full availability during the two weeks. If you are employed, you will need an authorization letter from your employer supporting your participation throughout the entire period.

Is it a paid experience? No. It is a formative, volunteer experience. It does not create any employment or contractual relationship with ACMA, Fundación Con Cora, or Fundación Cydonia.

How do I register with ACMA? Registration is free and done online through the ACMA website. You can do it at acma.space/en/about#joinus. Once registered, you can proceed with your application.

Ready to launch?

If you dream of space, of science, and of paving the way for more women, this could be your place. We invite you to take this step and be part of this crew.

Applications open June 9 to 30, 2026.

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