Planetary Lab – Interfaculty Program in Planetary Research

The Interfaculty Program in Planetary Research (IPPR) was established in 2019 to develop planetary science at the Jagiellonian University (JU), to enable the Jagiellonian University, to participate in future space mission, and strengthen the position of the Jagiellonian University in international structures related to planetary research.

We define planetary research as a part of space research, including:

  • Evolution of the Solar System: study of planets, moons, and small bodies
  • Sun’s influence on artificial and natural objects in space
  • The possibility of the formation, evolution or survival of living organisms beyond Earth
  • Earth exploration using space techniques
  • Social research on space exploration, including space law 

The most important science targets for the JU have been identified as follows:

  • Mars
  • Small bodies in the Solar System
  • Moon

The main range of studies has been defined as:

  • Study of aeolian processes
  • Study of clay minerals
  • Studies of the subsurface layers of the celestial bodies
  • Sun impact on bodies in the Solar System
  • Meteorological and climatic research, including atmospheric physics
  • Development of digital image processing and analysis methods
  • Development of remote sensing methods and GIS techniques
  • Politics and law versus AI in space exploration
  • Settlement of disputes, including jurisdictional issues related to the exploration and exploitation of space 

Planetary Science Conference 2025

The Planetary Science Conference 2025 will take place October 23-25 in Krakow as a hybrid event. Scientists and researchers from institutions in Poland and abroad are invited to participate.

The PSC 2025 consists of 3 parts: scientific sessions (talks and poster presentations), a workshop session (dedicated to designing the first Polish planetary space mission), and a Planetary Day (a public outreach event).

Abstract submission for the scientific sessions of the Planetary Science Conference 2025 is now closed.

The official language of the scientific part of the conference is English.

The conference proceedings will be published in SCOPUS indexed journals.

PSC 2025 Program

Oct 23
2 pm-3 pm (CEST): Registration for the scientific sessions (hall)
3 pm-6 pm (CEST): Scientific sessions, talks (room A-1-06)
Oct 24
10:00-10:45 am (CEST): Workshop session ‘First Polish planetary mission’ (tylko dla uczestników na miejscu)
11:00 am-12:15 pm (CEST): Scientific sessions, talks (room A-1-08)
12:30-1:30 pm (CEST): Poster session 1
1:30-2:30 pm (CEST): Lunch break
2:45-5:50 pm (CEST): Scientific sessions, talks (room A-1-03)
6:00-7:00 pm (CEST): Poster session 2
Oct 25
11:00 am-1:00 pm (CEST): Visiting laboratories of the Faculty of Geography and Geology of the Jagiellonian University.

Additional registration is required to visit the laboratories. Registration will open soon.

The detailed program of the scientific sessions and the book of abstracts are available here:

(CEST – Central European Summer Time)

Accompanying events

Oct 23-Nov 10
‘Interplanetary journey’ exhibition at the Nature Education Centre
Oct 23
10.30-11.30 am (CEST) „Thursday with Planets” (event for schools in Polish): PROBA 3 i Comet Interceptor: czyli co zabawnego (innego) można zrobić w kosmosie? – dr hab. inż. Piotr Orleański (Centrum Badań Kosmicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk)

Registration is required!

6:15-7:15 pm (CEST): Open lecture (in Polish): Polska w kosmicznych misjach planetarnych – dr hab. inż. Piotr Orleański (Centrum Badań Kosmicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk) (room A-1-06)
7:15-8:00 pm (CEST): ‘Interplanetary journey’ exhibition vernissage (Nature Education Centre)
Oct 25
3:00-7:00 pm (CEST): Planetary Day
Open Public Lectures

Registration is required!

15:00-16:00 Co spada z nieba nad Polską? – Mateusz Żmija

3:00-4:00 pm Co spada z nieba nad Polską? – Mateusz Żmija (Sieć bolidowa Skytinel)

4:00-5:00 pm Jak uniknąć zagłady, gdy asteroida uderza w Ziemię?  – dr Anna Łosiak (Instytut Nauk Geologicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk)

5:00-6:00 pm Mars: kolejny krok ludzkości – dr Joanna Kozakiewicz (Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie)

6:00-7:00 pm PANGAEA: Przygotowanie astronautów do misji planetarnych / PANGAEA: Training Astronauts for Planetary Exploration – dr Pierre-Antoine Tesson (Centrum Badań Kosmicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk)
– lecture in English

Objectives and scope of the PSC 2025:

  • Presentation of current achievements in planetary science
  • Development of planetary and space science in Poland and beyond
  • Integration of the Polish planetary scientist community
  • Strengthening international cooperation in planetary science

Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

  • Planets (apart from Earth), dwarf planets, moons, small objects of the Solar System
  • Exoplanets
  • Research associated to:
    • Current and past planetary missions
    • New methods and tools for future space exploration
    • Laboratory experiments
    • Simulations and theoretical investigations
    • Terrestrial analog studies

Organizers

Co-Organizers

Honorary Patronage

  • Rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow
    Prof. dr hab. Piotr Jedynak
  • Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science UJ
    Prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Postawa
  • Dean of the Faculty of Geography and Geology UJ
    Prof. dr hab. Marek Drewnik

Scientific Committee

  • Prof. dr hab. Kazimierz Krzemień (Faculty of Geography and Geology, Jagiellonian University)
  • Prof. dr hab. Robert Olszewski (Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography, Warsaw University of Technology)
  • Dr hab. Joanna Gurgurewicz (Space Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences)
  • Dr hab. Daniel Mège (Space Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences)
  • Dr hab. Marian Soida (Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University)
  • Dr Joanna Kozakiewicz (Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University)
  • Dr Anna Łosiak (Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences)

Organizing Committee

  • Dr Joanna Kozakiewicz (FAIS UJ)
  • Dr Maciej Kania (ING UJ)
  • Dr Mateusz Sobucki (IGIGP UJ)
  • Dr Mateusz Szczęch (ING UJ)
  • Dr hab. Joanna Gurgurewicz (CBK PAN)
  • Dr Anna Łosiak (ING PAN)
  • Mgr Paweł Czernic (PW)
  • Mgr Nikodem Frodyma (FAIS UJ)
  • Mgr Anna Gawlik (FAIS UJ)
  • Mgr Szymon Mol (ING UJ)

Patrons

Partners

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