A Decade of Growth: Space Education in Poland Since Joining ESA

Since Poland’s accession to the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2012, the country’s space education landscape has undergone significant transformation. This e-poster highlights the current opportunities for space education in Poland, emphasizing university courses, international workshops, and training programs to students and professionals. Polish universities have established specialized programs to meet the growing demand for expertise in space-related fields. Leading institutions such as Warsaw University of Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, and AGH University of Science and Technology offer courses in space engineering, satellite technologies, and aerospace engineering. In addition to academic programs, various international workshops and training programs facilitated by the ESA offer hands-on experience and advanced learning opportunities. ESA’s Training and Learning Program, CubeSat Summer School, and the ‘Fly Your Satellite!’ initiatives provide invaluable practical training. ESA membership also grants access to scholarships at the International Space University. A program for young graduates, launched through cooperation between Polish and European agencies, as well as internships in the domestic space industry, further expand opportunities for professional development. This e-poster aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current educational opportunities in Poland’s space sector, highlighting the pathways available for students and professionals to engage with and contribute to this rapidly evolving field. It serves as a starting point of an evaluation and a discussion about country’s space education system ten years after the establishment of the national space agency and amid growing interest in the area from both industry and government. This conference proceeding highlighted Poland’s evolving space education landscape since joining ESA, showcasing university programs, international training, and professional development opportunities in the country’s growing space sector.