Poland space program with a PLN 1.4 bln budget

The Polish National Space Program developed by the Polish Space Agency (PAK) has been set at PLN 1.429 billion over the next eight years. It includes works on the development of Polish satellite system as well as support schemes for the private sector, research units, public administration and non-governmental organizations, PAK informed. “The development of the national space industry is currently taking place primarily within the framework of programs related to Poland's membership in international organizations, such as ESA, EUMETSAT, and EDA. Implementation of the National Space Program by PAK - as the basic path for public funding the growth of the domestic space sector will accelerate the implementation of projects related to the integration and development of national satellite infrastructure securing national security and defense needs and provide a system of effective advisory, financial and educational support for entities sector,” said Piotr Suszyński from PAK. For 2018, the funds earmarked in the budget for the space program were set at PLN 25 million.