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AATC Aquanautics

AATC (formerly Analog Astronaut Training Center) is a human spaceflight science and bioastronautics education organization founded by former European Space Agency professionals.

For all astronaut candidates diving is a must-have skill. It is an essential part of the training process, as it helps astronauts develop the necessary skills and confidence to work in the challenging environment of space. Extravehicular activities (EVA) and working in microgravity environments require astronauts to be comfortable and proficient in underwater environments, which is why space agencies like NASA and ESA use diving as a key component of their astronaut training programs.

Diving is also one of the most exciting and rewarding activities you can experience. It allows you to explore the underwater world, appreciate its beauty, and encounter marine life up close. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, there is always something new to learn and explore.

Diving:

  • 237 scuba diving certifications
  • 94 unique students (plus 11 in training)
  • 66 recreational diving training courses
  • 5 technical diving training courses
  • 13 international scuba diving expeditions
  • 8 professional certificates (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor)
  • 103 recreational diving certificates (OWD, AOWD, Rescue, Master Scuba Diver)
  • 95 specialization certificates (Deep, Dry Suit, Enriched Air, Full Face Mask, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search, Wreck)
  • 12 technical diving certificates (Tec 40, 45, 50, Trimix 60, Trimix 90)
  • 16 medical first aid certificates (Emergency First Response, Primary & Secondary Care, CPR/AED/First Aid - Adult)

Calendar

Start End Destination Recreational Technical
2026
2026-12-27 2027-01-03 Dahab, Egypt yes yes
2027
2027-02-27 2027-03-06 Dahab, Egypt yes no
2027-04-10 2027-04-30 Florida, USA and Yucatan, Mexico yes no
2027-05-01 2027-05-08 Dahab, Egypt yes yes
2027-06 (TBA) 2027-06 (TBA) Yucatan, Mexico yes no
2027-07-03 2027-07-10 Marsa Alam, Egypt yes no
2027-09-04 2027-09-11 Dahab, Egypt yes yes
2027-10 (TBA) 2027-10 (TBA) Great Barier Reef, Australia yes no
2027-11-06 2027-11-13 Dahab, Egypt yes yes
2027-12-26 2028-01-02 Dahab, Egypt yes yes
2028
2028-06 (TBA) 2028-06 (TBA) Hawaii, USA yes no
2028-10 (TBA) 2028-10 (TBA) Phuket, Thailand yes no

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