Ilaria CINELLI

Science. Strategy. Exploration.
Working at the intersection of space exploration, health, innovation leadership, and science diplomacy—connecting research to real-world impact.

About Me
Engineer. Explorer. Commander.

I work where research meets extreme environments and space exploration.

What defines me:

  • Explorer at Heart — Earth for now, but the universe is calling.
  • Unapologetically myself — On my way, in my own way, and inspiring others—especially women—to do the same.
  • Challenge Seeker — Extreme challenges? They’re easier than mental limits.
  • Straight Shooter — I hate milk and micromanagement.
  • 108952 — An asteroid bears my name.

Want to know more? Dive into my journey here.

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Media Highlights

My reach

My actions do the talking.

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    Exploration

    45+ high-profile international scientific and diplomatic events

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    Human Rights

    18+ high-profile international gender equality forums

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    Leadership

    15+ talks on leadership in operations and expeditions

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Featured Works
In loving memory of...

...all the times I doubted my vision.

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Optimise behavioural health and human factors research for deep space missions by classifying analogue scenarios and fidelity
Open Access

How to classify analogue scenarios

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Space and Global Health Network
Open Access

The SGH Network advances global health through international collaboration and space technologies.

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The Human Element in Advancing 21st-Century Space Exploration
Open Access

InTech Open, Deadline for chapter proposals: 18 March 2025

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Will AI redefine human roles in space exploration?
Webarticle

SpaceNews - January 28th, 2025

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How Space Operations Drive Innovation In Human Healthcare
Open Access

IEEE Open Journal of Engineering Medicine and Biology (Volume 4, 2023)

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Healthcare for Space, Space for Healthcare
Open Access

IEEE Open Journal of Engineering Medicine and Biology (Special Issue, Volume 4, 2023)

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Innovation in Medical Space Technology
Open Access

Frontiers in Space Technologies (Research Topic, Volume 5, 2024)

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Innovations and Challenges in Space Medicine and Healthcare
Open Access

IGI Global (Book, 2024)

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Advances in Space Medicine Applied to Pandemics on Earth
Open Access

Aerospace medical research provides innovative solutions for managing epidemics and pandemics in healthcare systems.

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Final Commander Report
Free

Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station - Crew 16 2024

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Contact me

Skip the fluff. Please.

Mars before the Moon.