The ERC 2020 commentator studio led by Piotr Kosek from the Astrofaza channel will broadcast the most important events of this year’s ERC edition live. The program includes, among others current coverage of the MarsYard, talks and interviews with special guests as well as inspiring shows and lectures for science fans of all ages.
The schedule presented below will be complemented by comments on current ERC 2020 events, i.e. the mars rovers competition, Business Conference, Show Zone and Rover Mechanic Simulator e-tournament, Pyramid Games. Follow the livestream from September 11th to13th, daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Astrofaza transmission and other broadcasts will be available on our website in the Spectator Zone tab.
11th of September – 1st Day
| Time | Agenda |
| 10:00–10:25 | Official ERC 2020 launch
guest: Łukasz Wilczyński – European Space Foundation |
| 10:30–10:45 | interview with Marshall of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship |
| 11:15–11:20 | Conversation: about Mars colonization (Urania TV)
guest: Robert Zubrin – the founder of Mars Society |
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11:20–12:00
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Conversation: about space equipment created by Poles
guest: Michał Szwajewski – Astronika |
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12:00–12:15
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“Science on rovers” – ERC 2020 conference session live |
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12:20–12:30
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Q&A session with live transmission viewers |
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12:30–13:00
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Lecture: Geology of Mars
guest: dr Anna Łosiak – Planetary Geologist |
| 13:00–13:25 | Lecture: Astrobiology and search for life on Mars
guest: dr Tomasz Zajkowski – Astrobiologist |
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13:25–13:50
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Video: History carved out of stone |
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13:50–14:00
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Q&A session with live transmission viewers |
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14:00–14:25
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Conversation: cosmic technologies in the industry
guests: Marcin Perz – “Starachowice” Special Economic Zone, Łukasz Wilczyński – European Space Foundation |
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14:25–14:45
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Live from Science and Technology Show Zone at Kielce |
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14:45–15:15
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Presentation: Central office of measurement metrology for space, space for metrology |
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15:15–15:30
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Live from Science and Technology Show Zone at Kielce |
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15:30–16:00
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Conversation: Space mining – future or fairytale?
guest: dr Kamil Muzyka |
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16:00–16:15
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Conversation: Mars od Moon? What should we bet on?
guests: Maria Antonietta Perino – Thales Alenia Space and Łukasz Wilczyński – European Space Foundation |
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16:30–16:50
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“What do we need martian rovers for?” – ERC 2020 conference session live |
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16:50–17:00
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Ending of the first day of live transmission |
12th of September – 2nd Day
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Time
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Agenda |
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10:00–10:15
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Summary of ERC 2020 first day and informations about second days’ agenda
guest: Łukasz Wilczyński – European Space Foundation |
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10:15–10:45
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Video: How does movement works in space? (Klub Astronomiczny Almukantarat) |
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10:45–11:00
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Rover Mechanic Simulator e-tournament live (Pyramid Games) |
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11:00–11:30
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Conversation: What does polish astrobiologist do at NASA?
guest: dr Tomasz Zajkowski |
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12:00–13:30
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Dicsussion session: Space flights yesterday, today and tomorrow
guests: dr hab. Grzegorz Brona, dr Sebastian Szymański, Kamil Muzyka, Krzysztof Sokołowski |
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13:30–13:55
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Conversation: How was the Marsyard built nad few words on Jezero Crater
guest: dr Anna Łosiak – Planetary Geologist |
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13:55–14:10
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Interview: What does Polish Space Agency do?
guest: Michał Szaniawski – POLSA |
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14:25–14:55
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Conversation: Chasing Nothern Lights
guest: Karol Wójcicki |
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14:55–15:10
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Rover Mechanic Simulator e-tournament live (Pyramid Games) |
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15:10–15:25
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Live from Science and Technology Show Zone at Kielce |
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15:25–15:40
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Conversation: Space projects of SENER company
guest: Fernando del Campo – SENER |
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16:30–16:55
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Conversation: Europa Clipper, in a search for life outside the Earth
guest: Louise Hamlin – NASA JPL |
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16:55–17:00
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Ending of the second day of the live transmission |
13th of September – 3rd Day
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Time
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Agenda |
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16:55–17:00
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Summary of ERC 2020 second day and informations about third days’ agenda
guest: Łukasz Wilczyński – European Space Foundation |
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10:30–11:15
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Lecture: Curiosity and Perseverance rovers – how are they different from each other? |
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11:15–11:35
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Video: Walking robots in inspection – MAB Robotics |
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11:35–11:45
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Conversation: Robot software – MathWorks |
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12:00–12:20
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Conversation: Why go to Mars?
guest: Artemis Westenberg, CEO Explore Mars Europe |
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12:25–22:45
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Live from Science and Technology Show Zone at Kielce |
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11:45–13:40
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Video: To the Moon (Astrofaza, ESA) |
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13:40–14:00
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Rover Mechanic Simulator e-tournament live (Pyramid Games) |
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14:00–14:25
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Lecture: the Sun – the ordinary star (Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne) |
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14:40–15:30
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Conversation: half man – half machine. Conversation about transhumanism
guest: dr Kamil Muzyka
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15:30–16:00
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Conversation: Breakthrough initiatives – about search of life in space
guest: Pete Worden – Breakthrough Foundation |
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16:00–17:00
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Medal ceremony and official closing of ERC 2020 live |