Mission IGNIS
What has Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski already accomplished aboard the ISS?
29 Jun 2025
Summary of the first days of the IGNIS mission, 26–29 June 2025
The IGNIS mission, which is the first manned scientific and technological mission in the history of Poland to the International Space Station, officially began on 26 June 2025. Alongside the Axiom-4 mission crew to the ISS, Dr. Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, a Polish scientist, engineer, and project astronaut of the European Space Agency, arrived. From the very first hours, his schedule was filled with scientific activities, safety procedures, and testing Polish technologies in microgravity conditions.
Day 0 – Docking Day (26 June)
After the Dragon capsule docked with the ISS, the Polish astronaut began adaptation and implementation for work within the conditions of the orbital station.
On the same day, the first two Polish experiments were installed:
Space Volcanic Algae – study of the properties of extremophilic algae in space.
Leopard ISS – an autonomous platform for testing innovative technologies.
Day 1 – Adaptation and Research Preparations (27 June)
Training in emergency procedures and safety protocols – jointly with the Ax-4 mission crew and the ISS.
Preparation for experiments – commenced work on:
MXene in LEO – research on nanomaterials in microgravity.
Human Gut Microbiota – analysis of gut microbiota in space.
Immune Multiomics – study of human immunity under orbital conditions.
Day 2 – Intensification of Research (28 June)
Installation and initiation of further experiments:
Yeast Tardigrade Gene – study of yeast cell resistance with tardigrade genes.
AstroMentalHealth – experiment on astronauts' mental health.
All activities executed according to schedule.
Estimated mission progress: 3.1%
Day 3 – First Research Sessions (29 June)
The first sessions were conducted for:
AstroMentalHealth
Human Gut Microbiota
Immune Multiomics
Sławosz Uznański placed the Yeast Tardigrade Gene experiment in storage on the ISS.
The astronaut's excellent physical condition and readiness for further work were confirmed.
Planned for Day 4 (30 June):
EEG Neurofeedback – first session of the neurobiological experiment.
MXene in LEO – two additional sessions.
Communication and educational activities from the Cupola module – with a panoramic view of Earth.
Polish technology and science in orbit
During the IGNIS mission, Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski will participate in the implementation of:
13 experiments prepared by Polish institutions and companies in cooperation with ESA.
3 experiments of the European Space Agency.
The research covers fields such as:
Biotechnology and microbiology
Materials science
Human health and neurobiology
Future technologies
A mission with a strong educational emphasis
Alongside the activities in orbit, the mission is accompanied by numerous educational initiatives on Earth:
“Lessons from space” for students across Poland
The “Key to Space” project – 10,000 schools equipped with electronic learning kits
Contests, experiments, and broadcasts with experts
Poland joins the space elite
The IGNIS mission is not only about science – it is also a symbolic moment. Poland officially joins the ranks of nations that not only gaze at the stars but actively co-create the future of space exploration.
As Minister Krzysztof Paszyk said:
“From today, we are not just spectators; we join the elite group of countries conducting research in space.”
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Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
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Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
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Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.
Mission IGNIS
What has Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski already accomplished aboard the ISS?
29 Jun 2025
Summary of the first days of the IGNIS mission, 26–29 June 2025
The IGNIS mission, which is the first manned scientific and technological mission in the history of Poland to the International Space Station, officially began on 26 June 2025. Alongside the Axiom-4 mission crew to the ISS, Dr. Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, a Polish scientist, engineer, and project astronaut of the European Space Agency, arrived. From the very first hours, his schedule was filled with scientific activities, safety procedures, and testing Polish technologies in microgravity conditions.
Day 0 – Docking Day (26 June)
After the Dragon capsule docked with the ISS, the Polish astronaut began adaptation and implementation for work within the conditions of the orbital station.
On the same day, the first two Polish experiments were installed:
Space Volcanic Algae – study of the properties of extremophilic algae in space.
Leopard ISS – an autonomous platform for testing innovative technologies.
Day 1 – Adaptation and Research Preparations (27 June)
Training in emergency procedures and safety protocols – jointly with the Ax-4 mission crew and the ISS.
Preparation for experiments – commenced work on:
MXene in LEO – research on nanomaterials in microgravity.
Human Gut Microbiota – analysis of gut microbiota in space.
Immune Multiomics – study of human immunity under orbital conditions.
Day 2 – Intensification of Research (28 June)
Installation and initiation of further experiments:
Yeast Tardigrade Gene – study of yeast cell resistance with tardigrade genes.
AstroMentalHealth – experiment on astronauts' mental health.
All activities executed according to schedule.
Estimated mission progress: 3.1%
Day 3 – First Research Sessions (29 June)
The first sessions were conducted for:
AstroMentalHealth
Human Gut Microbiota
Immune Multiomics
Sławosz Uznański placed the Yeast Tardigrade Gene experiment in storage on the ISS.
The astronaut's excellent physical condition and readiness for further work were confirmed.
Planned for Day 4 (30 June):
EEG Neurofeedback – first session of the neurobiological experiment.
MXene in LEO – two additional sessions.
Communication and educational activities from the Cupola module – with a panoramic view of Earth.
Polish technology and science in orbit
During the IGNIS mission, Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski will participate in the implementation of:
13 experiments prepared by Polish institutions and companies in cooperation with ESA.
3 experiments of the European Space Agency.
The research covers fields such as:
Biotechnology and microbiology
Materials science
Human health and neurobiology
Future technologies
A mission with a strong educational emphasis
Alongside the activities in orbit, the mission is accompanied by numerous educational initiatives on Earth:
“Lessons from space” for students across Poland
The “Key to Space” project – 10,000 schools equipped with electronic learning kits
Contests, experiments, and broadcasts with experts
Poland joins the space elite
The IGNIS mission is not only about science – it is also a symbolic moment. Poland officially joins the ranks of nations that not only gaze at the stars but actively co-create the future of space exploration.
As Minister Krzysztof Paszyk said:
“From today, we are not just spectators; we join the elite group of countries conducting research in space.”
Read more
Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
Read more
Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
Read more
Farewell ceremony of the Ax‑4 crew on the ISS – watch live!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Read more
14 July: watch the live return of the Ax‑4 mission on our website!
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.
Education
We educate, inspire, and discover
Our mission is to inspire and educate – we believe that the future begins with knowledge. We create an educational space for those who aspire to reach higher.