Polish Space Art
Polish Space Art Literature Stanisław Lem (1921 – 2006) – One of the most frequently translated Polish writers. He wrote several science fiction novels and short stories about space travel. His most famous novel ‘Solaris’ (from 1961) is considered a classic of science fiction and has been translated into over 40 languages. Painting Stanisław Ignacy […]
What Short-Duration Missions Teach Us?
What Short-Duration Missions Teach Us? Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski’s participation in the Ignis mission (Axiom Mission 4) lasted 20 days, from 25 June to 15 July 2025. During this period, the crew completed about 230 orbits of Earth, traveling more than 13 million kilometers. The Crew Dragon vehicle maintained an orbital altitude of about 400 kilometers, moving […]
Daily Life on the ISS from the Perspective of a European Astronaut Working in the Columbus Module
Daily Life on the ISS from the Perspective of a European Astronaut Working in the Columbus Module The greatest challenge is not the absence of gravity itself, but the ability to function within a highly demanding schedule while maintaining accuracy and focus – explains Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. The daily rhythm on the International Space Station combines […]
Between Simulation and Orbit: Notes from the Edge of Human Spaceflight
Between Simulation and Orbit: Notes from the Edge of Human Spaceflight Matej Poliaček ISS Columbus Flight Controller There’s something slightly surreal about watching a crew member float across your screen while knowing that, in a few hours, you’ll be planning their next experiment, or a system maintenance task. And something equally odd about rehearsing extravehicular […]
Memories and Lessons Learned from an Analog Space Mission
Memories and Lessons Learned from an Analog Space Mission Adam Małagowski Space Mission Analysis Engineer, PSPA Secretary Analog Space Missions: Will They Prepare Us to Colonize the Mooon and Mars? Analog space missions are simulations conducted on Earth that replicate conditions in space. They allow scientists to test technologies, procedures and prepare crews for future […]