Martina Dimoska
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| Born | Kičevo, Macedonia |
| Education | MSc in Space Studies, International Space University, 2022 Commercial Space Studies, Florida Institute of Technology, 2021 BSc in Material Engineering and Nanotechnology, UKIM, 2019 Aerospace Engineering, Kent State University, 2016 |
| Occupation | Analog Astronaut Space sector professional |
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Martina Dimoska is a Macedonian analog astronaut[1] and space sector professional. She has participated in analog astronaut missions at the University of North Dakota's Inflatable Lunar/Mars Analog Habitat, LunAres Research Station in Poland, and the APICES mission in Spain. These missions simulate aspects of space exploration in terrestrial environments.[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Dimoska was born in 1994 in Kičevo, Macedonia.[6]
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (2014–2019). In 2021, she completed the Commercial Space Programs graduate certificate at the Florida Institute of Technology under a scholarship from the Aldrin Family Foundation.[7] As a recipient of a U.S. Department of State scholarship, she studied aerospace engineering at Kent State University in Ohio through the Global UGRAD exchange program. She pursued the Masters of Space Studies at the International Space University in France in 2022 with Final Individual Project about 3D Solar Printer Improvements.[8][9]
Career
[edit]Analog astronaut missions
[edit]Dimoska commanded the SELENE[10] and TERRA NOVA[4][11] analog missions at LunAres Research Station in Poland. TERRA NOVA was associated with the AstroMentalHealth[12] project, which compared data from an analog mission with data from the International Space Station.
She participated in the University of North Dakota’s 14th mission at the NASA-funded Inflatable Lunar/Mars Analog Habitat (ILMAH), where the crew conducted research and operational testing related to human spaceflight. The mission included extravehicular activity suit testing, exercise studies developed in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency, NASA, and Simon Fraser University, as well as experiments involving drone operations and plant module research[2]
In June 2023, Dimoska participated in the APICES (Astroland Project Inside Caves for Earth-based Space Exploration) analog astronaut mission in Spain, organized by ICEE Space in collaboration with Astroland Interplanetary Agency. The mission focused on simulating lunar and Martian environments in support of future human space exploration and research aligned with ESA’s Terrae Novae 2030+ strategy. She served as Crew Engineer and Outreach Lead alongside an international crew led by Aleš Svoboda. The mission studied crew dynamics, robotics, augmented reality systems, and habitat technologies for future lunar and Martian missions.[5]
Some media outlets have described Dimoska as the first female Balkan analog astronaut[1][3][7][13]
Human systems work
[edit]Dimoska works through Leidos in a role supporting NASA Johnson Space Center as a Program Human Systems Discipline Integrator. The role is associated with Human Health and Performance and the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program[14], with work connected to human systems considerations for Moon-to-Mars exploration systems, including xEVA spacesuits, Lunar Terrain Vehicles, pressurized rovers, moon base and lunar surface operations.[13]
NASA Space Apps Challenge
[edit]Dimoska has been involved with the NASA Space Apps Challenge, including organizing events associated with NASA Ames Research Center and NASA Glenn Research Center. In 2024, she received the Best of Tech Rising Star award from the Greater Cleveland Partnership for her work as a local organizer of the event in Cleveland.[15][16] She also helped establish a Space Apps Challenge hub in Strumica, North Macedonia.[17][18][19][13]
Awards
[edit]She was recognized as an International Astronautical Federation Emerging Space Leader in 2022 and selected for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ASCEND Diverse Dozen cohort in 2024.[20][21][22]
In 2022, Dimoska received the “Woman with the Greatest Achievements in Science and Technology” award at the Macedonian “Woman of the Year” awards.[23][24]
In 2024, Dimoska was recognized among the Bloomberg Adria Top 50 most influential people in the Adria region by Bloomberg Adria. She was listed in the science category for her contributions to space exploration, research, and international space initiatives.[25]
Dimoska was featured in the 2024 book Se Vikam Hrabrost (“My Name is Courage”), a collection of 50 inspirational stories about notable Macedonian women published by Ars Lamina. The book highlights women recognized for their achievements, perseverance, and contributions to society, science, culture, and public life.[26][27][28]
In 2026, Dimoska was awarded the Future Technologies Pioneer distinction at the first Women in Tech® Macedonia Awards, a national technology recognition program organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and held under the patronage of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.[29][30][31][32].
References
[edit]- 1 2 Jovicevic, Filip. "Navigating Business Opportunities Through Analog Astronaut Missions In The Western Balkans". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- 1 2 Kurtz, Adam (2022-10-20). "On the ground at UND but 63.4 million miles away". UND Today. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- 1 2 Dargan, James (2023-06-26). "First Female Balkan Analog Astronaut Martina Dimoska Gives TEDx Talk". Space Insider. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- 1 2 Zambrzycka-Kościelnicka, Ewelina. "Za kilka dni Polak poleci na ISS. A eksperymenty z tej misji powtórzone zostaną na Ziemi, w Pile | National Geographic". www.national-geographic.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- 1 2 "APICES Mission: Unveiling ICEE.SPACE's Vanguard in Lunar Exploration and the Extraordinary Team Behind It including Aleš Svoboda". www.esa-bic.cz. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Firfova, Nadica (2024). Se Vikam Hrabrost [My Name is Courage] (in Macedonian). Ars Lamina. pp. 114–117. ISBN 9786082800707.
- 1 2 "Martina Dimoska | Bloomberg Adria". hr.bloombergadria.com. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Success Story - MAAA". maaa.mk. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Dimoska, Martina (2022). 3D solar printer improvements and capability comparison with other additive manufacturing technologies. Illkirch-Graffenstaden: International Space University.
- ↑ "Missions Archive – Lunares Space". Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ "LUNARES AMBASSADORS – Lunares Space". Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ↑ "AstroMentalHealth – Terra Nova mission – Lunares Space". Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- 1 2 3 Matijašević, Biljana (2026-06-09). "Martina Dimoska: Od Balkana do Mjeseca - put koji nije imao mapu". Forbes (in Serbian). Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "Check Out Martina Dimoska's Story". voyagehouston.com. 2026-06-24. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ "Top in tech: Best of Tech 2024 finalists announced". greatercle.com. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ "Best of Tech Day: Winners & highlights". greatercle.com. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ SPACE ACT UMBRELLA AGREEMENT
- ↑ SPACE ACT UMBRELLA AGREEMENT
- ↑ Georgievski (2023-12-11). "Средба на претседателот Пендаровски со тимови од Nasa Space Apps Challenge 2023 – Струмица". Стево Пендаровски (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF : The IAF is proud to introduce the 2022 IAF Emerging Space Leaders!". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ aiaaorg (2024-07-19). "AIAA Unveils ASCEND Diverse Dozen Op-Eds on Space Sustainability and Environmentalism". AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Diverse Dozen" (PDF). AIAA. 2024.
- ↑ "Досегашни победнички – Жена на годината". Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Прогласени 10-те победнички во изборот „Жена на годината 2022"". mk.tv21.tv/. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Adria, Bloomberg. "top50". Bloomberg Adria (in Bashkir). Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ anan (2025-02-26). "„Се викам храброст" е книга којашто ќе ги инспирира новите генерации". Арс Ламина (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "„Се викам храброст" е книга којашто ќе ги инспирира новите генерации". literatura.mk (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Firfova, Nadica (2024). Se vikam hrabrost. Ars Lamina. ISBN 9786082800707.
- ↑ Sevdija, Demirova Abdulova (2026-05-26). "Сиљановска-Давкова ги додели наградите за иновација, лидерство и влијание во ИТ екосистемот „Women in Tech® Macedonia Awards"". Претседател на Република Северна Македонија (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Сиљановска-Давкова ги додели наградите за иновација, лидерство и влијание во ИТ екосистемот „Women in Tech® Macedonia Awards"". Курир (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ Dimkovska, Tea (2026-05-26). "Сиљановска-Давкова ги врачи наградите „Women in Tech Macedonia Awards" за иновации и лидерство во технологијата". telma.com.mk (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ irena (2026-05-26). "Сиљановска-Давкова ги додели наградите за иновација, лидерство и влијание во ИТ екосистемот: „Ако можев јас да станам претседателка, може и секоја од вас"". Fokus.mk (in Macedonian). Retrieved 2026-05-31.