Project Possum

Godspeed IIAS-01!

Four days remain to apply to PoSSUM Class 2303 or the Advanced PoSSUM Academy!

Are you curious about how we study our upper atmosphere? Then join the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences for our annual PoSSUM campaign! Starting on May 24th, AER 103 provides a foundation in the remote sensing of the mesosphere through the imagery and remote sensing of noctilucent cloud structures and introduces students to the principles and operations of atmospheric LIDAR and Incoherent Scatter Radar (ISR) techniques through hands-on operations of facilities at Poker Flat Observatory near Fairbanks, AK. Additionally, students will participate in the design, development, and launch of a gyro-stabilized scientific balloon with a low-light camera payload!

AER 103 is 'Open University' but non-IIAS members should have a fundamental STEM background. Register here: https://astronauticsinstitute.org/product/aer103/

Access to unique facilities, some only existing at governmental space agencies or through extreme expense, give IIAS students continuing benefits throughout their academic and professional careers.

Project PoSSUM's AST 101 course is accepting applications for Class 2302 through January 31st! Want to learn about suborbital research, aeronomy, and all things PoSSUM? Applications are being accepted through the IIAS website: astronauticsinstitute.org