2. ENGINEERING
» Space & satellite technologies
4. HORIZONTAL ACTIVITIES
» Scenario development and decision support
» Testing and validation
» Rescue and relief services
5. TECHNOLOGIES & MATERIALS
» Detection technologies
» Sensor equipment and technologies
6. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
» ICT applications
» Communication equipment and technologies
» Software, Data Processing
7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES
» Social Sciences
» Political Sciences
Core competencies
Centrum Badań Kosmicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk (CBK PAN, Space Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences)
was established in 1977. Since then it has been conducting pure and applied studies based on space experiments in the
field of space physics and Solar System research, as well as physical and geodesic studies of planets and the Earth. CBK
PAN is the only institution in Poland whose activity is devoted to space research, space technology and their
applications.
CBK PAN is also the leading institution for UAV, satellite and geoinformatic support for civil protection authorities in
Poland. The Crisis Information Centre provides operational support for Polish crisis management structures and
conducts R&D activities based on its insight into user needs in this field.