Cohu Experience | Space Nation

Cohu Experience | Space Nation

Astronaut training program.

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€3.1m

Early VC
Total Funding000k

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Space Nation operates as a space exploration training company, providing immersive missions and simulations for prospective astronauts, corporate teams, and adventure travelers. The firm was initially established in Finland in 2013 as Cohu Experience Oy by co-founders Kalle Vähä-Jaakkola and Mazdak Nassir, born from their shared interest in space exploration. Vähä-Jaakkola's experience is in pioneering new industries, while Nassir, an award-winning film director who arrived in Finland as a refugee from Iran, brings a creative and visionary perspective to the venture. The company was later restructured and re-established in the U.S. in 2019, setting up its headquarters in Midland, Texas, a location chosen for its relevance to spaceflight innovation.

The company's business model centers on paid, real-world and virtual space mission simulations. Its flagship offering is the three-day "Moon Pioneer Mission," an immersive experience where participants work in crews to solve problems and adapt to simulated lunar conditions. These missions are designed to develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills applicable to real-world space mission dynamics. The client base is diverse, including aspiring explorers, professionals, and organizations seeking unique team-building and leadership development programs. Space Nation also fosters a community through a virtual Spaceport, offering free membership to connect space industry professionals and enthusiasts.

A significant milestone in the company's history was the 2018 launch of the "Space Nation Navigator," a mobile astronaut training app that attracted over 50,000 users. This initiative, developed in partnership with NASA astronaut trainers through a Space Act Agreement, was designed to gamify the development of physical, mental, and social skills relevant to space travel. The initial concept included a competition where top app users would advance to a physical training camp, with the ultimate winner receiving a trip to space. However, the company faced financial difficulties in 2018, leading to a temporary halt of the program and a subsequent bankruptcy filing before its successful restructuring and U.S. relaunch in 2019. The company has since partnered with Axiom Space, which will provide astronaut training and flight opportunities.

Keywords: astronaut training, space exploration, mission simulation, corporate training, leadership development, team building, space tourism, virtual reality training, lunar simulation, Kalle Vähä-Jaakkola, Mazdak Nassir, Cohu Experience, Space Nation Navigator, Midland spaceport, experiential learning, STEM education, commercial spaceflight, adventure travel, off-world missions, crew development

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