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Sławosz Uznański may become second Pole to go into space next year

On Saturday, during a special 'space picnic' event for youth in the central city of Łódź, Waldemar Buda (pictured R) said: "We hope that in November this year, the ESA will make an official decision on the mission of Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański (pictured L), who may fly into space as early as August 2024." Marian Zubrzycki/PAP

Sławosz Uznański may set out on a European Space Agency (ESA) mission in August 2024, becoming Poland's second astronaut to fly into space after Mirosław Hermaszewski, Waldemar Buda, the development and technology minister, has said.

Polish astronaut to become second ever Pole to go into space

A Polish astronaut will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024, Waldemar Buda, the development and technology minister, has told PAP.

Slawosz Uznanski may become second Pole in space says ESA

Slawosz Uznanski, a Polish scientist and astronaut, is likely to fly into space on a European Space Agency (ESA) mission, becoming Poland's second astronaut after Mirosław Hermaszewski, the ESA has informed PAP.

Mirosław Hermaszewski, first Pole in space, dies at 81

Mirosław Hermaszewski, Poland first and to date only astronaut, has died at the age of 81.

‘I am proud to represent our country!' Polish scientist joins elite European Space Agency's 'Astronaut Class of 2022'

Sławosz Uznański was named in a group of 17 men and women chosen from the thousands who submitted an application in 2021 in response to the ESA’s call for new astronauts for missions to the International Space Station and beyond.

Polish astronaut becomes first Pole in unique space mission simulation inside lava tunnel

Agnieszka Elwertowska, a computer engineer and student of the WSB University in Gdańsk, took part in the CHILL-ICE mission organised by Euro Moon Mars ESTEC in one of Iceland’s lava tunnels.

The Visionary Sci-Fi World of Lem

Often described as a prophet and visionary, world-renowned Sci-Fi writer and futurologist Stanisław Lem is the world’s most often translated Polish writer, whose book Solaris was perhaps his internationally best known work, twice made into a film, most recently directed by Steven Soderbergh with George Clooney in the starring role. His recognition is such that it was recently announced that European Space Agency astronauts travelling on Elon Musk’s SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will honour Lem in space as part of their six-month mission.

Stars in her eyes: the woman who wants to blast off into space

TFN speaks to Agnieszka Elwertowska, an analogue Mars mission commander, engineer and IT student, who hopes to become only the second Polish astronaut after Mirosław Hermaszewski.

Stress levels of astronauts eased by Polish device

A device for monitoring levels of emotional states, like fear, relaxation or stress has been devised by Polish companies for the European Space Agency (ESA).

Space Oddity: Scientists spend weeks in Mars base simulator – and it’s in Piła

Testing if maggots can breed without gravity is one of the tasks scientists chosen to live in the Mars-like environment are required to carry out.

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