Posted on Monday June 30th, 2025 by Laura
Watch the highlights of a new adventure on the International Space Station as ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski begins the Ignis mission.
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Posted on Friday June 27th, 2025 by Laura
ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has officially begun his first space mission, entering the International Space Station on 26 June 2025. He is pictured here among the now 11-member crew on board the Station, representing six different countries, shortly after the arrival of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
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Posted on Wednesday June 25th, 2025 by Laura
The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew lifts off to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from launchpad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on 25 June at 07:31 BST/08:31 CEST (02:31 local time).
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Posted on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 by Laura
As the countdown to Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) enters its final phase, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has completed an intensive training programme across the globe. Scheduled to launch no earlier than 8 June 2025, Ax-4 will take him and his crewmates to the International Space Station for a two-week mission focused on science, technology and international collaboration.
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Posted on Friday December 13th, 2024 by Laura
Ever wondered how astronauts conduct delicate experiments in the harsh environment of space? Gloveboxes—sealed chambers equipped with built-in gloves—allow them to perform groundbreaking research without compromising safety or precision.
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Posted on Monday December 2nd, 2024 by Laura
The Ignis mission, Poland’s first technological and scientific mission to the International Space Station, will include ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. The name derives from the Latin word for ‘fire’ and symbolises the spark igniting a new era in Poland’s space endeavours. The central motif of the patch features an eagle, referencing Poland’s national emblem. […]
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Posted on Monday October 21st, 2024 by Laura
In the first episode of the new ESA Explores series, "Road to the stars," we chat with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer about the LUNA facility, Europe's Moon on Earth.
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Posted on Friday May 10th, 2024 by Laura
In Episode 9 of the ESA Explores podcast series, John McFall, a member of the European astronaut reserve shares his story and explains all about ESA's "Fly!" feasibility study.
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