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Kraków, 16.08.2026. Radio astronomer and co-discoverer of the first extrasolar planets, Professor Aleksander Wolszczan, during an interview with the Polish Press Agency in Kraków.. PAP/Łukasz Gągulski

‘6,000 planets found but where is everybody?’ asks Polish astronomer who discovered the first extrasolar planet

The discovery of thousands of planets beyond our Solar System has brought humanity closer than ever to answering one of its oldest questions: are we alone in the Universe?

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    A 20-year study of one of the best-known blazars has revealed long-term behaviour that cannot be explained by the standard models used to describe how these extreme cosmic objects produce radiation.

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    Polish scientists calculate how to send icy worlds crashing into Mars to thicken its atmosphere

    Mars’ extremely thin atmosphere could theoretically be thickened by sending icy objects from the outer Solar System crashing into the planet, bringing with them water, gases and ammonia, according to calculations by scientists from the Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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    Six new asteroids named after Polish researchers

    Six Polish scientists and an Argentine planetary researcher working in Poland have been honoured with asteroids named after them, in recognition of their work in astronomy, planetary science and geology.

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    Fungi could help build habitats on the Moon and Mars

    Living organisms, including fungi, could become part of space habitats built on Mars and the Moon in the future. They could help make use of local resources while also becoming part of life-support systems, according to architect Monika Brandić Lipińska, PhD, from the University of Innsbruck.

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    Polish-built ramps pass crucial tests for Rosalind Franklin Mars rover

    Polish-built ramps that will carry the Rosalind Franklin rover from its lander onto the surface of Mars have passed a series of extreme tests designed to ensure they can operate after the spacecraft reaches the Red Planet.

  • Warsaw, 21.07.2026. Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński (R) and European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius (L) during the signing ceremony of the agreement on Poland's participation in the construction of the IRIS2 satellite constellation, July 21, at the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Warsaw. Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (RIS2) is a European Union project that will deploy nearly 300 satellites in low and medium Earth orbit, ensuring a stable and secure satellite communications system for EU governments, companies, and citizens. (IU) PAP/Leszek Szymański
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    Poland commits €656m to EU satellite network for secure communications

    Poland has committed €656 million to the European Union's IRIS² satellite constellation, securing a major role in the bloc's strategic satellite communications system.

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    Poland to build first spacecraft for satellite servicing missions

    Poland is joining the race to develop spacecraft that can repair, refuel and protect satellites in orbit, with the country preparing to build its first unmanned servicing vehicle.

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    Polish scientists join ESA mission to build quantum space sensor

    Polish scientists have joined a European Space Agency (ESA) project to develop a quantum sensor capable of measuring Earth's magnetic field from orbit with unprecedented precision.

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    Polish scientists reveal where the first tree could grow on Mars

    Scientists in Poland have identified where the first tree could grow on Mars - and it is not where many researchers expected.

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