Space is closer than you think
Test your early-stage research at The Terminal
The Terminal is open to scientists, engineers, companies, space agencies, and individuals. If your work involves people, prototypes, or procedures and you need a controlled, mission-realistic environment to test them, this is your launchpad.
WHAT DOES TRL 3–5 MEAN?
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is NASA’s scale for measuring how mature a technology is. At The Terminal, we focus on the early, fast-iteration stages:
TRL 3 Proof of concept: Does the idea work in principle?
TRL 4 Lab validation: Does the prototype perform as expected?
TRL 5 Relevant environment: Does it hold up when tested in realistic mission conditions?
The Terminal is optimised for exactly these stages, giving you reliable, expert-supported data to iterate fast before committing to a full-scale demonstration missi
Our next-generation closed-loop simulated spacesuit brings the EVA experience indoors — built for science, not spectacle. Equipped with a Primary Life Support System (PLSS) that functions in regolith and simulant soil environments, the suit connects to a 2L air tank for fully closed operation with a rebreathing mechanism. EVAs of 2 to 8 hours are possible.
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Note: 2026 initial missions are 3-day formats. Other durations available on request.
NEED TRL-6 OR HIGHER?
The Terminal is purpose-built for proof-of-concept testing only. Once you’ve validated your concept here, our expert team can support a full-scale demonstration in an extreme environment — Iceland, Greenland, Australia, Spain, or other mission sites.
Standard mission seat: €750 / astronaut
Maximum crew: 4 analogue astronauts per mission.
Experiment integration and facility access are bespoke and project-dependent.
Pricing varies based on mission duration, number of experiments, data requirements, and specialist support.
