We support space exploration by implementing cross-sector projects. We believe that the real impact can be reached only by combining social, scientific and economic development.

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Science Engagement, Education & Entrepreneurship Development

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Original Projects, Partnerships Building

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Industry & Market Research

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Incubator

Expertise

We operate since 2013 as a not-profit organisation. From fostering science engagement initiatives to pioneering cross-sectoral projects, discover what we are good at:

Science, R&D, industry

Education & science engagement

Cross-sectoral projects

Science diplomacy

Social innovation

Entrepreneurship development

Partners

We have worked with:

Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics Adler Planetarium Ars Electronica ASP Katowice B61 Institute BGK Big Dreams Busola Trends Centre for Theoretical Physics Chancellery of the Prime Minister Ciência Viva Cité de l'espace Citizen Science Alliance Coalition for Polish Innovation Conseil européen pour la recherche nucléaire Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design Copernicus Science Centre EC1 Łódź Ellinogermaniki Agogi Empiria i Wiedza Foundation ESA Business Incubation Centres ETH Zurich European Network of Science Centres and Museums European Physical Society European Schoolnet European Southern Observatory European Space Agency European Space Education Resource Office FabLab Barcelona Foundation for Polish Science Foundation Ziemniaki i Fulbright Poland Haus der Astronomie IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach IAU Office of Astronomy for Development ING Bank Poland Institute of Industrial Design International Astronomical Union Johns Hopkins University King John III Palace Museum Las Cumbres Observatory Leiden University Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Match & Spark Microsoft Poland Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Ministry of Education and Science National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOSIGNER Núcleo Interativo de Astronomia e Inovação em Educação Parque de las Ciencias Polish Academy of Sciences Polish Economic Institute Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Polish Space Agency Polish Space Industry Association Polish Space Professionals Association Science Academy Foundation Science Gallery Science In Science Now Studio Silesian Science Festival SpaceShip Foundation The Open University Trinity College Dublin Unibep Group Unitalent Foundation Universiteit Leiden University College London University of Minnesota University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Portsmouth Universum Bremen Urbnanyna US Department of State US Embassy in Warsaw Visual Narratives Laboratory Vizzuality Warsaw University of Technology WroSpace

Flagship projects

Discover our initiatives

Direction: Space Contest

A contest for concepts of experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) open to students of Polish universities. The contest is organized in partnership with the Empiria and Wiedza Foundation and is under the patronage of Dr. Sławosz Uznański, a project astronaut of the European Space Agency.

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SPLOT UA Residency

An interdisciplinary programme for young Ukrainians which aims to deliver prototypes of social innovations that could be implemented in Ukraine as part of recovery activities. SPLOT UA Residency was organized in partnership with the United States Department of State and the United States Embassy in Poland.

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XR Climate Challenge

A thematic track of the Direction Earth/Space Creative Campus which focuses on creating EdTech solutions to support climate education – based on Earth observations data. The XR Climate Challenge team has developed an educational tool on climate change using Augmented Reality.

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SpaceEU

An all-European educational project uniting institutions from 10 European countries. It involved the preparation of educational materials in the field of space exploration, industry and science, conducting a series of inspiring workshops for students and their families, and organizing a mobile exhibition to introduce the mysteries of outer space to young people.

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Space Awareness

Initiative aiming at the inspiration of a new generation of space professionals by using various tools of science communication and public engagement

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IAU CAP2013: Challenges in Communication of Astronomy and Space Exploration

The biggest in the world conference about communication of astronomy and space exploration

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Universe Awareness

International programme, which uses the beauty of the Universe to inspire young children from 60 countries and encourage them to develop an interest in science and technology

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5th Anniversary of Poland’s Accession to the European Space Agency Promotional Campaign

Campaign marking the 5th anniversary of Poland's accession to the European Space Agency

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Poland's Accession to the European Space Agency PR Campaign

A PR campaign organised to support the process of Poland's accession to the European Space Agency

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PW-Sat Media Campaign

Media support for the mission of the first Polish student satellite, PW-Sat

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Incubator

We help develop ideas with potential of making a real impact by combining social, scientific and economic development

SPLOT Institute

Empowering cross-disciplinary thinking to bring unconventional ideas to life

PSPA

Polish Space Professionals Association

EXORiON

R&D for Education and Industry

Have an idea?

Tell us about it and let's work together how to make it happen

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Team

Management Board

Jan
Pomierny

President

jan.pomierny@newspace.foundation

Milena
Ratajczak

Vice President

milena.ratajczak@newspace.foundation

Mateusz
Wolski

Vice President

mateusz.wolski@newspace.foundation

Board Of Advisors

Lech
Mankiewicz

Chairman of the Board

Jakub
Ryzenko

Member of the Board

Paweł
Wojtkiewicz

Member of the Board

Collaborators

Aleksandra
Birke

Expert - Design Process

Jędrzej
Górski

Expert - R&D

Waldemar
Grabowski

Expert - Education

Mateusz
Krakowczyk

Expert - Space Industry

Elżbieta
Lazarewicz-Wyrzykowska

Mentor, Expert - Social Impact

Aleksandra
Łukaszewicz

Expert - Communication

Anna
Makowska

Expert - Project Development

Szymon
Maliszewski

Expert - Communication

Josh
Plough

Mentor, Expert - Social Impact

Jan
Świerkowski

Mentor, Expert - Art&Science

Katarzyna
Świętochowska

SPLOT Institute Director

Martyna
Sykta

Project Manager

Paweł
Szewczyk

Expert - Astronomy

Sławosz
Uznański

Expert - Space Exploration, Direction: Space Contest Patron