Space Café Radio - Exploring Poland's Path to Space Leadership with Marcin Mazur

Space Café Radio – Poland’s Space Ambitions with Col. Marcin Mazur

In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening is joined by Colonel Marcin Mazur of Polish Space Agency (POLSA) to explore Poland’s fast-rising role in space.

Almost half a century after its first astronaut flew into orbit, Poland has returned to human spaceflight with the AX-4 mission – a highly symbolic step that signals the nation’s ambition to be a full partner in global space exploration. But this milestone is only one part of a much broader national effort.

Together, Torsten and Col. Mazur discuss:

• Poland’s national space strategy and its three pillars: industrial growth, national capabilities, and education.
• How POLSA coordinates with the Polish Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence, especially in the fields of space situational awareness (SSA) and secure satellite communications.
• The CAMILA (Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis) Earth observation constellation and Poland’s investments in satcom and sovereign space infrastructure.
• The balance between European cooperation through ESA and EU programs and the development of national capabilities.
• The importance of education and workforce development to build a competitive Polish space sector.

Col. Mazur also reflects on the symbolic power of Poland’s astronaut mission and outlines the next steps for his country’s space ambitions – from lunar exploration to a stronger role in European and transatlantic space partnerships.

Tune in for a unique insight into how Poland is shaping its space future, and what it means for Europe’s collective space ambitions.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio - Exploring Poland's Path to Space Leadership with Marcin Mazur
• 0:56 Poland's National Space Strategy
• 2:21 Coordination with Polish Armed Forces
• 4:22 Civilian Space Program and International Collaboration
• 5:35 Poland's Satellite Programs
• 9:30 Poland's Role in European Space Initiatives
• 10:54 Polish Astronaut Mission and Future Plans
• 14:01 EU Space Law and Poland's Position
• 18:20 Future Priorities and Needs