The announcement was made at the opening of Poland’s first satellite mission control centre.

The announcement was made at the opening of Poland’s first satellite mission control centre.
The project will “strengthen national security” and “increase the competitiveness of the Polish space sector”, says the firm behind the plans.
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The satellite will provide high resolution images that can be used by various sectors, from agriculture to the military.
The European Space Agency will help Poland with the design, construction, launch and commissioning of the satellites.
The contract, including the purchase and launch of satellites and prior access to French data, amounts to €575 million.
Fifteen space technology companies have been awarded funding amounting to 143 million zloty.