Title: Open Pathways to Space: Democratizing Space Analog Missions in Brazil’s Semiarid Author: Julio Rezende Date: January 10th, 2026. Abstract Open Pathways to Space: Democratizing Space Analog Missions in Brazil’s Semiarid is a project about giving 4 people from all over the world a fair chance to experience what it is like to prepare for space through a participation in a space analog mission in Habitat Marte space analog station based in Brazilian semiarid. The mission will happen from April 12th to 16th, 2026. Going to space usually feels like something only a few countries or people can do. This project wants to change that. We use a special place on Earth called Habitat Marte, a space analog station located in Brazil’s semiarid region. This environment looks and feels a bit like the Moon or Mars: dry, remote, and challenging. Because of that, it is perfect for practicing how humans might live and work in space. Through this project, participants from different countries, backgrounds, and professions will be able to take part in realistic space missions on Earth through Habitat Marte space analog station. They will learn how to work as a team, solve problems with limited resources, use technology, and take care of themselves and others in an extreme environment—just like astronauts do. Problem Right now, access to space is very limited. Becoming an astronaut or even learning how space missions work is usually only possible for a small number of people. Most opportunities are controlled by governments, big companies, or expensive programs. This means that many talented, curious, and motivated people around the world never get the chance to participate—simply because of costs to participate in a space analog mission. There is also a gap between dreaming about space and actually preparing for it. Many people learn about space only through books, videos, or simulations on a screen. They rarely experience what it feels like to work in a harsh, isolated environment, make decisions as a team, manage limited resources, or live under mission rules—skills that are essential for real space missions. In addition, space training opportunities are unevenly distributed around the world. Most space analog missions happen in a few countries, leaving regions like Latin America underrepresented in human spaceflight preparation and research. This limits diversity of ideas, cultures, and problem-solving approaches in space exploration. Our proposal solves this by offering 4 scholarships focused on MoonDao community. By using Habitat Marte in Brazil’s semiarid region, we provide a realistic space-like environment that is accessible to people from many countries. The project lowers financial and institutional barriers and replaces exclusivity with openness and community participation. In simple terms, the problem is this: space feels far away and “not for me” for most people. Our project brings space closer, makes it more inclusive, and turns curiosity into real, hands-on experience—so anyone, anywhere, can start their journey toward space.   Solution The core of this proposal is to , fund, and run open-access to participation in a space analog missions at the Habitat Marte space analog station in Brazil’s semiarid region. The work focuses on turning Habitat Marte into a globally accessible training and experimentation platform. The mission will happen from April 12th to 16th, 2026. It is proposed that MoonDAO provide scholarships to candidates selected as crewmembers for the WBA mission.   Eligibility: Must be a selected crewmember for the WBA mission Must be or become a member of the Space Acceleration Network Selection process: All selected crewmembers are invited to apply; applicants must be members of the Space Acceleration Network; part of the application will consider country of origin (emphasis on developing country support) and financial need (financial need information will remain confidential to review committee ONLY and will not be part of the pitch to the DAO - see point 3) Four(4) applicants from the application pool will be selected as finalists. Each of the finalists will be presented to the DAO (pitch video, live speech a the town hall, or similar) Voting members will vote on finalists and finalists will receive scholarships from the ~U$ 6,000* to fund scholarships pool according to the following ranking: 1st Prize – analog mission fee (US$ 1000) + flight partial funding support (US$ 500) 2nd Prize - analog mission fee (US$ 1000) +flight partial funding support (US$ 500) 3rd prize - analog mission fee (US$ 1000) + flight partial funding support (US$ 500) 4th prize - analog mission fee (US$ 1000) + flight partial funding support (US$ 500)     Benefits 1. Bring opportunity to worldwide candidates participate in a space analog mission in Brazilian semiarid.

• MoonDAO becomes associated with real training, not just funding
• A growing global alumni network strengthens the DAO
• Clear pipeline from community member → analog astronaut → future spaceflight candidate

In simple terms: This proposal helps MoonDAO train people, grow its community, test its values in the real world, and move closer to putting everyday humans on the Moon   Risks

1. Safety and Physical Risk#

How it could go wrong: Participants may face injury, heat stress, dehydration, or accidents due to the harsh semiarid environment and mission activities. Mitigation: ·       Strict safety protocols and clear operational limits ·       Mandatory pre-mission training and health screening ·       On-site safety officer and emergency response plans ·       Mission rules that prioritize safety over realism Why this matters to MoonDAO: Protects participants, reduces liability, and preserves MoonDAO’s reputation as a responsible organization.  

2. Reputational Risk#

How it could go wrong: Poorly run missions, safety incidents, or unclear outcomes could harm MoonDAO’s credibility. Mitigation: ·       Protocols improvement ·       Clear success metrics and honest reporting ·       Professional standards in communications ·       Emphasis on learning and transparency, even when things don’t work perfectly   Objectives

Key Results for Objective OKRs#

1. Conduct the successful space analog mission at Habitat Marte o   Each mission completed on schedule o   No major safety incidents (zero lost-time injuries) 2. Generate social media publications on space analog mission at Habitat Marte 3. Create a general report on space analog mission at Habitat Marte  

Member(s) Responsible for OKR and Their Role#

Team (Table A)#

    Role: Project Lead & MoonDAO Senate Representative Responsibilities of Project Lead @.juliorezende: ·       Represent the project within the MoonDAO Senate and attend weekly town halls ·       Review and vote on incoming MoonDAO proposals ·       Post weekly project updates in the #progress Discord channel ·       Manage project budget, approve expenditures, and oversee fund allocation ·       Manage the project multi-sig treasury and member payments ·       Add or remove team members as needed ·       Deliver the Final Report and return unused funds to the MoonDAO Treasury   Timeline (Table B)

  Transactions (Table C) The project considers US$ 6000 financing 4 scholarships of US$1500 for each selected candidate to participate in MoonDao mission from April 12nd to 16th