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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

ESA and Poland celebrate Ignis

Posted on Monday October 13th, 2025 by Laura

After the successful Ignis mission aboard the International Space Station, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski  begins the mission’s post-flight tour in Poland, bringing space closer to thousands of students, educators and enthusiasts across the country. The first week was coordinated by ESA and marks the start of a broader nationwide tour organised by Polish institutions. 

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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

Inside Ignis: the ground team powering spaceflight

Posted on Friday July 11th, 2025 by Laura

While ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski conducts scientific experiments and outreach aboard the International Space Station on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a dedicated team on Earth works behind the scenes to make it all possible, ensuring every aspect of Poland’s Ignis mission runs smoothly. This photo captures the Ax-4 core team in action at the Columbus Control Centre (COL-CC) in Oberpfaffenhofen, […]

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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

Mid-mission update: Sławosz’s first week on the Space Station

Posted on Friday July 4th, 2025 by Laura

The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew arrived safely at the International Space Station on 26 June 2025. Since then, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has hit the ground—well, the microgravity—running, diving straight into science, education and outreach as part of this packed two-week mission. 

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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

A new adventure on the International Space Station

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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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

Ignis ignited

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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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

Liftoff of Axiom Mission 4

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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Astronaut portrait - Sławosz Uznański. Credits: ESA - A. Conigli
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

Ignis mission name and patch

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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