⭐ We represented the Faculty of Space Technologies at Impact 2026 @impact_cee - one of the most important events dedicated to the future of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, security, politics, innovation, and business.
The program brought together outstanding voices from business, politics, academia, and culture, including (among many, many others) Donald Tusk, Justin Trudeau, Daron Acemoğlu, Amal Clooney, Rafał Brzoska, and Olga Tokarczuk 🌍
Representatives of AGH University of Krakow @agh.krakow also took part in the discussions:
🔹Prof. Jerzy Lis, Rector of AGH, participated in the debate “Degrees or Skills? The Future of Learning for Gen Z”
🔹Prof. Tadeusz Uhl, Dean of the Faculty of Space Technologies, joined the panel “Beyond Earth – Is There a Planet B?”
At our booth, we presented the activities and projects of the first and only Faculty of Space Technologies in Poland 🛰️ and had many inspiring conversations about the space sector 🤝
The Faculty was represented by both staff members and students of the Space Technologies program, including active members of the @astrobio_agh , @agh.stars , @agh_lunar_tech , @thrustlabagh and @satlab_agh .
Photos: @impact_cee & Faculty
🌙 Czy powrót człowieka na Księżyc przyspieszy militaryzację kosmosu?
Zapraszamy na debatę oksfordzką organizowaną na Wydziale Technologii Kosmicznych AGH. Wydarzenie rozpocznie się krótkimi wystąpieniami ekspertów, a następnie odbędzie się debata studencka z udziałem studentów i doktorantów.
Można dołączyć do dyskusji albo po prostu przyjść i posłuchać.
📅 21 maja 2026
🕕 18:00
📍 Wydział Technologii Kosmicznych AGH, budynek D-3, sala 1.11
Serdecznie zapraszamy!
Yesterday, 11.05.2026, the Gaia AI Factory project was officially launched! 💡 The inauguration took place in the historic interiors of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice).
➡️ As the Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH, we are proud to be part of this project led by Cyfronet AGH within the EuroHPC initiative.
The event was attended by representatives of the national and local government, the scientific community, European institutions, and partners of the project consortium, including:
🔹Dariusz Standerski - the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs,
🔹Prof. Maria Mrówczyńska - the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education,
🔹Witold Kozłowski - the Deputy Marshal of the Małopolska Region
🔹Aleksander Miszalski - the Mayor of Krakow.
AGH was represented by
🔹University Rector, Prof. Jerzy Lis,
🔹Eng. Marek Magryś - Director of Cyfronet
🔹Prof. Tadeusz Uhl - Dean of the Faculty of Space Technologies
🔹Dr. Michał Lupa - Project coordinator on behalf of the Faculty of Space Technologies
➡️ Gaia AI Factory is a €70 million project focused on building advanced AI infrastructure in Kraków, centered around a new supercomputer equipped with more than 1,000 GPU accelerators.
➡️ It is the first AI Factory in Europe dedicated to the development of space technologies, with a particular focus on Earth observation.
➡️ The initiative will provide researchers, startups, industry, and public institutions with access to high-performance computing, AI tools, data resources, training, and implementation support.
The project will support the development of AI applications in areas such as healthcare, education, public services, environmental protection, and the space sector - including satellite data analysis and climate monitoring.
Meet the Company: MESco
As part of our “Meet the Company” series, we are pleased to invite you to a meeting with MESco focused on computer simulations, modern engineering, and their applications in the space sector.
📅 20 May 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Building D-3, Room 1.11
💻 Online participation via Microsoft Teams is also be available. Link at spacetech.agh.edu.pl
🔍 During the meeting, we will discuss:
• what computer simulation really is — and what it is not,
• the role of simulations in modern engineering and the space industry,
• practical applications of the Ansys environment,
• current trends in numerical methods and CAE,
• career opportunities in the rapidly growing simulation sector.
📢 The invited speakers:
🔹 Stanisław Wowra — Vice President of MESco Sp. z o.o., involved in computer simulation technologies for over 20 years and co-responsible for MESco’s dynamic growth and international recognition as an Elite Ansys Partner.
🔹 Łukasz Borgul — specialist in cooperation with academia and industry, combining engineering experience from the railway sector in Poland and France with the promotion of numerical methods and simulation technologies in education and resea
🎉 Let’s celebrate European Doctoral Day with UNIVERSEH!
📅 This week, we highlight the vital role of PhD researchers in shaping Europe’s future.
🌍 Discover inspiring doctoral stories from our partner universities and see how their passion fuels the UNIVERSEH spirit.
▶ Agnieszka Talik ( @agh.krakow ): Shoot for the stars and think about the real impact you may have on the world 🧪♻️🌖
▶ Piotr Pichór ( @agh.krakow ): If you’re considering a PhD, go for it! 🛰️💧🌍
👉 Want to know more? Read the full stories on our website!
#EuropeanDoctoralDay #UNIVERSEH #PhDLife #Research #Europe #Innovation #FutureOfScience
🚀 Thinking about a PhD? Curious what academic life really looks like?
Join us for Doctoral Day at the Faculty of Space Technologies AGH!
🎓 Listen to the stories of our PhD candidates and young researchers, learn about their scientific journeys, challenges, and exciting projects — and then ask them anything during an open networking session.
📅 13 May 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30
📍 Room 1.05, building D-3
🌍 The event will be held in English
Whether you are considering a PhD, already on your doctoral journey, or simply curious about research and space technologies — you are very welcome to join us!
More info: https://spacetech.agh.edu.pl/events/detail/s/doctoral-day-at-the-faculty-of-space-technologies
🚀 Space Seminar: High Entropy Alloys – Cutting-Edge Materials for Space Applications
📅 Date: May 13, 2026 🕒 Time: 15:00 📍 Location: Building D3, Room 1.05 (with a possibility to join online, via MS Teams)
🔹 Prof. Dollar, an expert in materials science with over 40 years of academic and research experience in the United States, will present recent advances in high-entropy alloys (HEAs) - a transformative class of materials designed for extreme environments.
🔹 The seminar will cover the fundamentals of HEAs, including their unique composition and resulting properties such as high strength, thermal stability, and resistance to radiation. Special attention will be given to their potential applications in space technologies, particularly in comparison with conventional nickel-based superalloys used in aerospace systems.
🔗 More information and a link to join via Microsoft Teams at spacetech.agh.edu.pl
🚀 On April 8–10, 2026, the Faculty of Space Technologies was represented at the “5th Symposium on Space Educational Activities” (SSEA) — another great example of international opportunities for our students! 🌍
The Faculty was represented by Dr. Joanna Pyrkosz-Pacyna and Prof. Tadeusz Uhl, alongside members of the AGH Lunar-Technologies @agh_lunar_tech student research group.
The students delivered two presentations: 🔹 lessons learned from the Lunaris payload testing campaign (in collaboration with ESA) 🔹 the story of Lunaris and challenges of managing a student-led space project
They also explored the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics and TUM’s rocket engine test facility.
As you can see, at the Faculty of Space Technologies, students gain real international experience and actively contribute to space projects!
✨️ Are you considering a PhD, or are you already in the doctoral journey and looking to connect with other researchers, learn about their work, and maybe start a scientific collaboration?
We invite you to Doctoral Day on 13 May 2026, taking place from 10:00 to 11:30 in room 1.05 (building D-3). The event will be held in English.
The event is divided into two parts:
🧠 My PhD Story (10:00–10:45)
Short talks by PhD candidates and one recently graduated researcher, sharing their scientific journeys, challenges, and discoveries.
🔬 Science Networking Mixer (10:45–11:30)
An open networking session where you can talk directly with doctoral researchers, ask questions about their work, and explore potential collaborations. Our PhD researchers will be seated at individual tables, and participants are invited to join the table that interests them most. Through short, informal conversations, you can quickly learn as much as possible about their research, daily work, and PhD experience.
👩🔬 Meet the team:
➡️ Dr. Dagmara Stasiowska
Defended her PhD on biocybernetic modelling of bee colonies under stress conditions related to spaceflight in March 2025. She also contributed to the MXene in LEO experiment developed at AGH and conducted during Poland’s first scientific mission to the ISS.
➡️Agnieszka Talik (PhD candidate)
Her research focuses on developing sustainable composites from algae and regolith using ISRU principles, with applications in bioplastic production and carbon dioxide sequestration for life support systems.
➡️Xiaoqian Gao (PhD candidate)
Works on soft, trunk-like robotic systems for on-orbit servicing and non-invasive grasping of CubeSats, enabling safe interaction with satellites that lack docking interfaces.
➡️Piotr Pichór (PhD candidate)
Develops satellite-based water quality forecasting and modelling systems using Earth observation data.
👉 You are very welcome to join us — whether you are just considering a PhD, already on your doctoral journey, or simply curious about what this path looks like!
🚀 Join our upcoming seminar on advanced nanomaterials and future technologies!
Discover MXenes—rapidly emerging 2D materials that are shaping next-generation solutions, from flexible electronics to space technologies. During the seminar, you’ll learn about their scalable production and real-world applications in sensors, smart textiles, multifunctional composites, and advanced engineering systems.
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Oleksiy Gogotsi – expert in MXenes and advanced nanomaterials 📅 6 May 2026, 15:00 📍 Building D-3, room 1.11 💻 On-site + online (MS Teams)
Find out more at spacetech.agh.edu.pl
🚀 StratoQuest – from concept to the stratosphere
As part of the practical stage of the national StratoQuest competition, organized by the Faculty of Space Technologies in collaboration with the Analog Astronaut Training Center, five teams from high schools across Poland advanced to the finals after successfully completing the first stage – a knowledge-based test.
Over the past weeks, the teams have been working intensively on designing and building their own stratospheric payloads, which were then launched into the stratosphere. All missions were successfully completed using three high-altitude balloons, reaching impressive altitudes of 29.5 km, 35 km, and 35 km.
The evaluation process is now underway, and the jury will soon select the winning team based on the flight results and performance of the payloads.
Stay tuned for the final results! 🚀
