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)
‘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)
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)
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
