Responding to challenges posed by the growing range of threats to social security, economy and the environment, the Polish Space Agency and the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency Ltd (InvestGDA) organise a conference on ‘Satellite technologies and applications for crisis management’, which will take place on 27-28 May 2024. The event hosted by the European Solidarity […]
POLSA and NASA JPL work towards long-term collaboration in future scientific missions
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) discussed details of future cooperation during a two-day visit of POLSA representatives in Pasadena, California, on 27-28 February 2024. The visit is an important milestone in the building of long-term scientific and technological cooperation. Oskar Karczewski, the Head of Research and Innovation at POLSA […]
2023: POLSA’s year in space
The year 2023, marking the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’ birth, witnessed a significant Copernican upheaval in space technologies in Poland. A several-fold increase in the budget allocated to projects within the framework of the European Space Agency elevated Poland into the group of countries making the most substantial investments in these technologies and poised […]
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POLISH NATIONAL TRAINEE PROGRAMME BY ESA
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POLISH NATIONAL TRAINEE PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN. The Polish Space Agency actively supports students and graduates by taking part in building the potential of young staff in the space sector, supporting programs, internships and apprenticeships. The Polish National Trainee Program within the European Space Agency offers you valuable experience in […]
Poland in space – we are increasing our activity
An increase of 295 million euros in Poland’s contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) between 2023 and 2025 will bring concrete benefits to our country. This is not only the participation of a Polish astronaut in a mission to the International Space Station, but also programs and activities that will help our economy jump […]
Polish flight to the ISS
Polish flight to the International Space Station (ISS) is now confirmed. Our astronaut will test technologies from domestic companies, conduct experiments, and implement an educational program dedicated to students. This is the result of an agreement signed between the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology and the European Space Agency (ESA). The agreement was negotiated […]
New Observatories of the Polish Space Agency
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) is undertaking an investment to modernize a globally distributed network of optical sensors used for monitoring objects near Earth, mainly satellites and space debris. This project represents the largest Polish astronomical investment of its kind in years. The acceptance proces for three new sensors, which are sets of telescopes, have […]
Poland Among the Leading States of the European Space Agency (ESA)
Increased participation of Poland in ESA programs, access to research on the International Space Station (ISS), construction of Polish observational satellites, and internships for Poles at ESA – these are the main areas that will be funded through Poland’s increased contribution to the European Space Agency. Deputy Minister Kamila Król, Undersecretary of State at the […]
Poland Hosts Talks on the Artemis Space Program
From June 19th to 21st, representatives from 15 out of 25 signatory countries of the Artemis Accords, a declaration outlining the principles of international cooperation in celestial body exploration, particularly within NASA’s Artemis lunar program, gathered in Gdańsk. The three-day meeting was hosted and organized by the Polish Space Agency (POLSA). “This is a significant […]