Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski will connect live from the International Space Station (ISS) with children and youth in Poland during four educational events held in Łódź, Wrocław, Rzeszów, and Warsaw. These events are part of the educational outreach accompanying the Ax-4 mission, which arrived at the ISS on June 26.
Over the two-week mission, Uznański-Wiśniewski will conduct 13 experiments designed by Polish scientists and take part in an educational program that includes live video (or radio) sessions with students.
Each event features around 8 hours of activities such as workshops, lectures, and science fairs. Around 300 students and teachers will participate in each city, including finalists of POLSA’s national space-themed contests.
The highlight of each event is a live session with the astronaut—broadcast online—featuring real-time interaction and educational demonstrations.
Event Schedule:
In Łódź, Uznański-Wiśniewski will carry out three student-designed experiments selected through the “Simple Experiment – Cosmic Discovery” competition. Participants will also explore the science behind microgravity with the help of experts and engage in hands-on activities such as 3D printing, space geology, and rocket design.
In Wrocław and Rzeszów, students will connect via amateur radio with ISS thanks to the ARISS program. The questions were selected from POLSA’s “Ask the Astronaut” contest. Both events also feature space-related workshops and expert talks.
The final event in Warsaw will be tailored to younger participants (ages 8–14). It will include a live demo by Uznański-Wiśniewski and presentations from students who designed the experiments. Experts will also speak about astronaut training and space technologies in everyday life.
The events are organized by the Ministry of Development and Technology, the Polish Space Agency (POLSA), and the European Space Agency (ESA), with co-organizers including EC1, the University of Wrocław, Rzeszów University of Technology, and the Copernicus Science Centre.
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