Ministry of Science
and Higher Education

Analysis of challenges in the space sector

The Pole received the award for her paper “From Safety to Security: Legal and Regulatory Approaches to Space Situational Awareness.” In the publication, the author analyzes the challenges facing Central and Eastern European countries in the space sector. Among the main problems, the author mentions unfavorable geographical location, difficulties in raising the funds necessary for development or limited awareness of the benefits of the sector among public customers. The discussion undertaken focuses mainly on Poland as the largest economy in this part of Europe.

Supporting women in STEM

The Rosalind Franklin Society promotes the achievements of women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The organization’s patron is British crystallographer Rosalind Franklin, whose research played a key role in the discovery of the structure of DNA. The association works with many scientific institutions, recognizing and rewarding outstanding research while inspiring future generations of scientists.

The award granted to Katarzyna Malinowska, PhD, is not only a personal success for the Polish expert, but also a boost for the development of Polish science, especially in such a challenging and forward-looking field as space law. It is also proof of the growing importance of Polish researchers in the international arena and that Poland can play a significant role in the development of the space sector worldwide.

We sincerely congratulate you on receiving this prestigious award and wish you continued success on your professional career path, as well as continued passion for your future research projects.