Trent Tresch

Tresch in IVA pressure suit at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (2017)

Trent Tresch is an American explorer and academic. He was the founding director of the University of Arizona's Center for Human Space Exploration[1][2][3] and Spacesuit Lab located at Biosphere 2.[4][5][6]

Tresch's research[7][8] and education initiatives[9][10][11] support current space exploration.[12][13] From human factors with Mars climbing simulations[14] to space Artificial Intelligence operations with BINA48.[15] He has developed lunar concrete with the Civil Air Patrol[16][17] and mentored students under the NASA Space Grant.[18]

In 2021, Trent took part in the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars initial life support and pressure tests.[19] The same year, he led a team from the Explorers Club on a submarine expedition carrying club flag #211 to tag and track six gill sharks at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Central America.[20][21]

In 2024, he was featured in William Shatner's TV series The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe for his work at the Biosphere 2.

In 2025, Trent was a prime crew member on the NASA Exploration Atmosphere tests, supporting research on new decompression protocols for the Artemis astronauts return to the Moon.[22]

Tresch hold's numerous space technology inventions including a rescue spacesuit,[23] urinary aid for pilots and astronauts,[24] ionizing radiation and micrometeoroid shielding,[25] hyperbaric medical transport device,[26] inflatable habitat seals,[27] sliding lunar emergency device,[28] spacesuit manipulator hand,[29] spacesuit weight transfer system,[30] and a parachute stabilizer system.[31][32]

Select publications

  • Smith, C.M. Staats, K. Tresch, T. Nevers, K. (2025) A Pressurized Emergency Shelter for Planetary Surface Operations. International Conference on Environmental Systems, Prague, Czech Republic.[33]
  • Smith, C.M. Tresch, T. et al. (2024) The Use of Pressurized Garments in Space Analog Facilities and Studies. Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference (pp.57-74)[34][35]
  • Walter-Range, M. Tresch, T. (2024) Sustainable Development of an Emerging Space Nation’s Economy. International Astronautical Congress, Milan, Italy[36]
  • Oommen, B. Staats, K. Tresch, T. et al. (2024) The Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM): A hermetically-sealed and pressurized terrestrial analog station and research facility: from inception to crewed analog missions and beyond. International Astronautical Congress, Milan, Italy
  • Staats, K. Tresch, T. et al. (2024) A Reduced Gravity Simulator at the Space Analog for the Moon & Mars (SAM) terrestrial habitat analog at Biosphere 2. International Astronautical Congress, Milan, Italy[37]
  • Smith, C.M. & Tresch, T. (2024) Maturation of an Experimental Nonpowered Mars Surface Exploration System. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. [38][39]
  • Smith, C.M. & Tresch, T. (2019). Incidence of an Astronaut Not Sealing the Pressure Garment Visor on Reentry. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, Volume 15, Issue 1.[40][41]

Awards and honors

References

  1. ↑ Parris, Pat (18 November 2022). "Biosphere 2 begins training aspiring astronauts for Moon and Mars". KGUN9 Tucson.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Admin (2022-10-03). "Spacesuits and Spaceflight Certifications » ABOVE: Media". news.abovespace.com. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  3. ↑ LaPointe, Emma. "The CHaSE program reaches for the stars in new space exploration developments". The Daily Wildcat. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
  4. ↑ cjsnyder (2024-03-11). "Dancing in Space". Arizona Arts. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  5. ↑ Brean, Henry (2024-03-09). "U of A artists to explore moon's creative side in simulated mission at Biosphere 2". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  6. ↑ "Inside a U of A center's mission to advance human spaceflight". University of Arizona News. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
  7. ↑ Kelley, Mikayla Mace. "Signing In Space | Arizona Alumni". alumni.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
  8. ↑ "Associated Research Faculty | National Security Initiatives". nationalsecurity.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  9. ↑ SpaceRef (2019-05-09). "Mission Spaceflight is Named Space Certification Space Educational Product". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  10. ↑ ""Ad Astra!": специалист по лунным базам из США вдохновился школьным музеем космонавтики". muzeumsnevsky.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  11. ↑ "Karman Fellow Alena Kuzmenko Launches the Dreams of Cancer Patients from 14 Countries into Space | The Karman Project". www.karmanproject.org. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  12. ↑ "NSS Space Forum May 19: How Biosphere 2 Is Helping Prepare Astronauts for Moon and Mars". NSS. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
  13. ↑ Gatti, Emma (2023-12-08). "Space Cafè Radio - COP28 with Trent Tresch". spacewatch.global. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  14. ↑ Sanderson, Caleb (2018-03-09). "Rock Climbing on Mars: A Simulation". climbing.com. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
  15. ↑ Silva, Melissa (2023). "The Artist Aloft, Art Flying High". nss.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ "Arizona Cadets Assist with Lunar Landscape Project". Arizona Cadets Assist with Lunar Landscape Project. Retrieved 2025-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  19. ↑ Aguirre, Jessica (February 2022). "Another Green World". Harper's Magazine.
  20. ↑ "Expedition News, Dec. 2021 - Honoring Forgotten Explorers; Tagging Sharks by Sub; See the Titantic for $250K". Expedition News. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  21. ↑ Dever, Jim (7 March 2022). "DIY to the deep blue sea". King 5 News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ↑ "Trent Tresch Cover". NCWLIFE News. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
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  32. ↑ "LIST OF PATENTEES". uspto.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. ↑ Smith, Cameron M.; Staats, Kai; Tresch, Trent; Nevers, Kai (2025-07-13). "A Pressurized Emergency Shelter for Planetary Surface Operations". International Congress on Environmental Systems.
  34. ↑ "The Use of Pressurized Garments in Space Analog Facilities and Studies". ResearchGate.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  35. ↑ Smith, Cameron M.; Robbins, Mason; Tresch, Trent; Staats, Kai; Harasymczuk, Matt; Kołodziejczyk, Agata (2024). Kołodziejczyk, Agata; Pyrkosz–Pacyna, Joanna; Grabowski, Krzysztof; Malinowska, Katarzyna; Sergijenko, Olga (eds.). "The Use of Pressurized Garments in Space Analog Facilities and Studies". Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland: 57–74. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-53610-6_6. ISBN 978-3-031-53610-6.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link)
  36. ↑ "Sustainable Development of an Emerging Space Nation's Economy". International Astronautical Federation. Retrieved 2026-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  37. ↑ "A Reduced Gravity Simulator at the Space Analog for the Moon & Mars (SAM) terrestrial habitat analog, Biosphere 2". International Astronautical Federation. Retrieved 2026-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  38. ↑ "Maturation of an Experimental Nonpowered Mars Surface Exploration System". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2026-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  39. ↑ "Maturation of an Experimental Nonpowered Mars Surface Exploration System – BIS Shop". bis-space.com. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  40. ↑ Smith, Cameron; Tresch, Trent (2019-03-06). "Incidence of an Astronaut Not Sealing the Pressure Garment Visor on Reentry". Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments. 15 (1). doi:10.7771/2327-2937.1114. ISSN 2327-2937.
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  42. ↑ "Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Winners Announced". NSS. 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
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  45. ↑ Silva, Melissa (2024). "The International Space Development Conference 2024: Captain Kirk, Lieutenant Ortegas, and...Real Astronauts". Ad Astra Magazine, Q3 2024. pp. 54–55.
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  47. ↑ "NSS Selects Winners for the Rothblatt Space Business Plan Competition". NSS. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
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