On November 16, 2012 Polish President Bronisław Komorowski has signed a law that sees Poland join the European Space Agency as its newest (20th) member. Poland believes that membership in the ESA will enable Polish public institutions, academia and private companies to take part in European space research projects, and thus, become an active actor in the European space arena.
The purpose of this panel is to introduce Poland as the new actor to the European space arena and review its capacities, aspirations as well as challenges it may face as the newest ESA member. It will also aim to determine some strategic orientations Poland might have for its space programme.
Otylia Trzaskalska-Stroińska, "Space Opportunities and Challenges – A view from Poland"
Francesco Emma, "Space Opportunities and Challenges - Poland Within ESA"
Agata Jóźwicka, "Benefits of ESA Membership to Polish Industry"
Gerard Brachet, "The Expansion of ESA as seen by a former member of the ESA Council"
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