ESERO Space Education Resource Offices were established on the initiative of the European Space Agency. They were created in 22 European countries to introduce space topics to primary and secondary schools in ESA member countries, and to inspire young people to choose engineering or science-related careers in the future. The Copernicus Science Center is the coordinator of the ESERO programme in Poland.

The Copernicus Science Center is a cultural institution with mission to support learning people in building knowledge based on personal experience. In particular, facilitating the understanding of the nature of the phenomena and processes that surround us with the use of modern teaching methods tailored to the student. This goal is pursued, among others, by creating and disseminating valuable didactic solutions, conducting educational programs and supporting discussions on the development of education. The organizers of the Copernicus Science Center are the Ministry of Education and Science and the Capital City of Warsaw.
In the ERC exhibitors zone, the Copernicus Science Center’s team will present, among others: CanSat project – a scientific probe in the size of a beverage can. This simple experiment related to space materials will allow our audience to understand what material is the best for building, for example, a spacecraft. You will also learn how fins affect the flight of rockets, how to explain Kepler’s second law and how to make simple space models from recycled materials.

ESERO-Polska educators will offer the ERC audience a series of interactive, inspiring workshops and shows.

The Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH offers a Space Technologies master’s degree program, conducted entirely in English, with classes taught by experts and practitioners from Poland and abroad, including people cooperating with space agencies. The Faculty’s staff places great emphasis on combining science with practice – students have access to modern laboratories and carry out their own projects within the space science clubs. In order to equalize the level of technical knowledge, a so-called zero semester is available for Bachelor’s degree graduates (conducted in the winter semester). The faculty also has active teams and research groups dealing with, among others, planetary and orbital missions, space life sciences, materials for space applications and satellite data processing. One of the key research projects carried out at the faculty is the MXene in LEO experiment, which is part of the Ignis Mission to the International Space Station.

Oprogramowanie Naukowo-Techniczne Ltd. is the exclusive distributor of MATLAB® and Simulink® software along with their modules in Poland. The company provides comprehensive engineering solutions, including code generation, model verification, and closed-loop system engineering. ONT delivers authorized training courses, webinars, and practical workshops for professionals and academic communities. Additionally, the company offers technical support services and project consultancy, facilitating the implementation of MathWorks solutions across various industries.

In the ERC Exhibitors Zone, ONT will present the result of cooperation with the MechaniCAD Designers’ Circle in the form of a demo of the HYDRIVE racing car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, developed by AGH students from the MechaniCAD Circle with the support of MATLAB/Simulink tools. This demonstration will highlight how these tools were leveraged to optimize energy efficiency in preparation for the Shell Eco-marathon, where HYDRIVE achieved 6th place. Students will share their experiences about participation in the Shell Eco-marathon as well.

AGH Space Systems is a student construction team at the AGH University of Krakow, dealing with the development of space industry technologies. Their activity is focused on building sounding rockets, Mars rovers and stratospheric balloon gondolas.

Projects created by them take part in competitions around the world, including in the United States and India, winning places on the podium. Research conducted by team members is published and presented at scientific conferences and industry events in Poland and abroad. The AGH Space System team is also involved in events related to the popularization of science, cooperation with the Children’s University or conducting workshops during the Małopolska Researchers’ Night, and co-organization of charity events as well.

In the exhibitors’ zone, the AGH Space Systems team will present their achievements and projects and talk about how they impact the student’s career development.

Świat Małych Techników (The World of Little Technicians) is a project aimed at popularizing science among children and young people, through workshops, physics lessons, lectures, and shows on space exploration. All of this using LEGO® Technic models.

The SMT Education stand will feature Mars exploration shows (probes, rovers) using LEGO® models as an example, as well as workshops for children.

MCDR Ldt. was established as a startup with the mission of popularizing robotics among children and young people. The company combines commercial and educational activities, providing modern tools and solutions supporting the development of technical and creative competences among the young generation. It runs an online store “Magazyn Części do Robotów” (Robotic Parts Warehouse), where offers, among others: soldering kits, electronic components and parts for educational and industrial robots. The company’s activities are complemented by specialized training in the field of robotics and electronics, addressed to students, teachers and enthusiasts of new technologies.

MCDR Polska is the official commercial partner of Rev Robotics.

At the MCDR stand in the Exhibitors’ Zone, the children will be able to take part in training in electronics soldering and robot presentations.

Rzeszów IT Group (RzIT) brings together the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Science Club and the “ROBO” Automation and Robotics Specialists Science Club operating at the Rzeszów University of Technology. The RzIT’s activity focuses mainly on constructing robots and designing printed circuit boards with particular use of RFID. Robots created by RzIT members take high places in international competitions. RzIT also organizes shows and exhibitions related to its activities. It is a partner of the student volunteer program “Projector”, with which it organizes workshops and meetings with young people eager for knowledge as well.

The shows at the Rzeszow IT Group stand will include a demonstration of the possibilities of 3D printing and various robotic structures. The ERC audience will be able to watch 3D printers in action and understand how the FDM printing process works. Additionally, robotic structures and production models will be presented showing the use of automation in industry, everyday life and astronautics. The audience will be able to gain more information on the use of 3D printing technology in various fields. An important element of the show will also include educational robots built from LEGO sets, which are an ideal introduction to programming and the basics of robotics. It will be possible to see how such robots work and learn how they are created from scratch. Visitors to the Rzeszów IT Group stand will also have the opportunity to use virtual reality goggles.

MAB Robotics specializes in the development of walking inspection robots. One of the first areas of technology implementation is underground infrastructure, such as water and sewage channels. In the conditions that prevail in this environment, resistance to factors such as high humidity and the ability to work in water are key – the Honey Badger robot created by the company meets these requirements, enabling trenchless inspections.
In addition, the company is involved in the development of highly efficient actuators for robotic systems. The drives manufactured by its team, designed for high precision, durability and reliability, and proprietary brushless motor controllers, are an ideal solution for a variety of applications, including those in the field of mobile robotics or industrial automation.

The MAB Robotics team will organize interactive presentations using a walking robot and the operation of waterproof robot drives within ERC Exhibitors Zone.

SatLab AGH is a scientific group specializing in the construction of pico- and nano-satellites and satellite communication. Its members create the technical and scientific background for real space missions at the AGH University. The first project of the group was the PocketQube HYPE satellite, which was used to take the first ever satellite selfie. The primary mission of SatLab is to popularize science and the space industry in Poland.

At its stand, the SatLab AGH team will present the process of creating a satellite from idea to orbit and conduct an interactive lecture on the construction of a satellite (on an actual engineering model) with a discussion of all the necessary components for the success of the mission.

Cyfrowy Dialog (Digital Dialog Association) is an association established in 2016. It operates in the field of digital education (learning programming, robotics, security), STEAM – related to an innovative design approach and competences of the future. It supports schools, teachers, parents, educators and children. The Digital Dialogue carries out projects related to increasing the level of digital competences, conducts trainings and webinars about programming and use of information and communication technologies in the education of children and adults, and create educational materials. The Association runs the Non-Public Teacher Training Center Digital Dialogue, and the Primary and High School DobraTu as well.

At its stand, Digital Dialog Association will present what modern, engaging education based on the STEAM approach can look like. Visitors will be able to tinker on their own, build simple structures, experiment with electronics and programming, and take part in creative challenges combining technology with design and science. You will see that education can be practical, developing, and accessible to everyone – both children and adults. The Digital Dialog directs its activities to teachers, parents, enthusiasts of new technologies, and all those who want to be inspired to act in the spirit of creative learning. Feel invited to work together, test, and discover!

The Polish Astrobiological Society is a group of people interested in space research and exploration. The Society was established as a grassroots movement in response to the need to increase public awareness of the existence and role of astrobiology. The PTS AstroBio includes representatives of not only biology, physics, chemistry and other exact sciences, but also lawyers and artists. The Society’s members promote the ideas of large-scale cooperation and Renaissance humanism. They operate not only in strictly scientific fields, but also popularize science, literature and art. They participate in many popular science events, sharing their knowledge. AstroBio experts are frequent guests in the media, during programs related to scientific topics. As patrons, they support the development of young people and their interests.

During the ERC, experts from PTS AstroBio will present, among others, how to study planets outside the solar system and what information can be obtained thanks to remote sensing methods.

The PUT Rocketlab Science Club operates on behalf of the Poznań University of Technology and brings together over 80 students from various faculties. All of its tasks and goals are carried out under the supervision of the Institute of Thermal Power Engineering. PUT RocketLab members deal with the development of technologies related to space engineering and design and create student sounding rockets. The effects of their work are appreciated at the international level. They have represented Poland several times in competitions abroad, winning significant awards – 1st place during SAC 2021 and SAC 2023 in the 30k SRAD Hybrid category, as well as 1st place in 2021 for the best technical report.

At the PUT RocketLab stand, you will be able to see one of their designs – a HEXA family rocket, which had the opportunity to perform its flight and successfully return to earth.

The Cogiteon Małopolska Science Center is an innovative cultural institution whose goal is to educate through play and engage in individual or team scientific experiments, research and social projects. Its mission is to engage the residents of Małopolska in inspiring contact with science and education, so that they can actively learn about the world and change it for the better, by providing them with modern tools, spaces and opportunities for intellectual meetings.

At the stand prepared by the Małopolska Science Centre Cogiteon, ERC audience will have the opportunity to independently construct and program their own robot, and then test it on a specially designed obstacle course. Additionally, it will be possible to see spectacular chemical and physical experiments, illustrating both the conditions on Earth and those characteristic of outer space. The shows include, among others, the production and combustion of gases, thermodynamic changes and phenomena occurring in a vacuum.

The Student Astronautical Club (SKA) operates at the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology and has been associating students interested in astronautics in the broad sense for almost 30 years. SKA members build satellites, rockets, rovers, and also send balloon experiments. They can boast such achievements as: developing the first Polish satellite PW-Sat, breaking the European record in the speed of student rockets, multiple participation in the international REXUS/BEXUS program, as well as successes in international Mars rovers competitions in Europe, Turkey and the United States.

At the SKA Team’s stand will be presented their achievements and projects, including: rockets, balloon gondolas and satellite models.

The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Development and Technology, established in 2014. Its mission is to support the Polish space industry by implementing the priorities of the Polish Space Strategy. POLSA cooperates with international agencies and state administration in the field of space research and use of outer space. Agency is responsible for the promotion of the Polish space sector in Poland and abroad. POLSA conducts also activities related to information and education on the use of satellite technologies (including navigation, observation and communication) in the economy, administration and everyday life.

At the POLSA stand, you will be able to learn more about the Agency’s activities. Take part in shows and experiments popularizing knowledge about space, see interesting animations and learn about the activities of student clubs cooperating with the Polish Space Agency. POLSA representatives will take part also in debates and the work of the ERC competition jury.

The PWN Group combines the traditions of iconic scientific publishers – PWN Scientific Publishing House and PZWL Medical Publishing House. In addition to publishing and distribution activities, it provides a comprehensive offer of online education. Using new technologies, PWN supports the constant improvement of qualifications and acquisition of knowledge of all those who want to develop. PWN Scientific Publishing House operates in the academic, professional and educational areas. It also has a rich offer of popular science. Every year, PWN publishes over 200 new titles, which, in addition to printed books, are also available in the form of e-books and audiobooks. PWN publications are included on the reading lists of the best universities in Poland and win many prestigious awards.

At the PWN stand you will be able to learn more about the publisher’s new releases and bestsellers, as well as purchase many interesting, inspiring books for youth and adults.

Mars Society Polska (MSP) is an independent branch of The Mars Society, which creates a global network of Martian organizations focused on the idea of research, exploration and colonization of Mars.

MSP has been active since 1999. In the initial period, its main effort was put into the development of the Martian MPV pressurized vehicle project for the competition organized by The Mars Society. At present, it focuses on developing own projects and cooperation with other organizations in Poland and abroad.

MSP initiated and supported the first architectural projects of Martian bases in Poland. Members and associates of MSP participated in the Red Rover Goes to Mars competition and the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rover control program (at JPL in the US), in analog missions at MDRS and Flashline Arctic Research Station. They took an active part in supporting actions for Poland’s accession to the European Space Agency and the establishment of the Polish Space Agency.

Actions taken by MSP increased, among the students at Polish universities, the popularity of Mars rovers construction and participation in international competitions. Already in 2007, one of the MSP members designed and built simple models of planetary robots AMPB 1.0 and AMPB 2.0. They inspired the team to construct a robot and as a first Polish team Skarabeusz (MSP + PW) take part in the URC Mars rover competition in 2009. In 2010 the Magma rover (MSP + PB) won the 3rd place, and in 2011 the Magma2 rover (MSP + PB) won the URC competition. Since then, teams from Polish universities have dominated these competitions. They regularly win or take places on the podium.

After a promotional campaign at universities in 2013, MSP organized the first edition of the European Rover Challenge (ERC) in Poland one year later. Since then, it has been its co-organizer or partner making a significant contribution to the organization of the competition. MSP is responsible for the design and construction of MarsYard and installations required for the ERC tasks. Members of Mars Society Polska are part of the organizational, judging and scientific team.

MSP implements, plans further Martian projects and invites everyone who is close to the idea of manned exploration and colonization of Mars to cooperate and to visit its stand at the Exhibitors Zone.

The Association of Astronomer Maria Kunic educates young people in the field of astronomy and astronautics using a radio telescope with a diameter of 13 m (the third largest in Poland) and popularizes the achievements of the Polish astronomer Maria Kunic, who lived in the 17th century.

At the Association’s stand, you can expect shows and conversations on astronomy, astronautics and space exploration, such as the JUICE and Europa Clipper mission, Mars and Maria Kunic’s work “Urania Propitia”. Children will also have the opportunity to wear an astronaut suit and take a picture.