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PASI EDU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the Polish American community and American public on Polish and Polish-American history, culture, science, and relevant current events.

There is much about Poland and American Polonia of which we are justifiably proud and must be shared because it constitutes an important part of European and American history and culture. However, our review of information sources available to the public continues to reveal significant material omissions, misrepresentations, and falsifications. These sources include public school curricula and textbooks, media news outlets, popular websites, historical literature, and other public domain content. We address these deficiencies by presenting the facts and following our motto: “Only Truth is Interesting.”

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In three years, construction of the first Polish nuclear power plant will begin

Construction of the first Polish nuclear power plant is to begin in three years. Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed the matter with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, who is visiting Warsaw.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk (C), US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright (2L), Acting CEO of Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe Piotr Piela (2R), President and COO of Bechtel Group Craig Albert (R) and President of the Energy Systems Business Unit at Westinghouse Dan Lipman (L) PAP/Radek Pietruszka

After the meeting of politicians, a bridge agreement on the nuclear issue was signed by the Polish Nuclear Power Plants and the American consortium Westinghouse-Bechtel. The agreement concerns design work and preparation for the construction of the power plant.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Polish-American cooperation in the field of energy is doing better than ever before. It can be fruitful - said the head of government - also in the field of purchasing small nuclear reactors and LNG gas.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that cooperation on the nuclear project would be beneficial for both sides. He emphasized that it would create tens of thousands of jobs in both Poland and the United States.

The investment in the Choczewo commune in Kashubia will begin in 2028, and the power plant is planned to be launched in 2036. The total cost of the investment is estimated at over PLN 19 billion. Over PLN 60 billion will come from the state budget.

Source: Polskie Radio

Polish astronaut to travel to International Space Station on May 29

Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski is set to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29 as part of the Ax-4 mission, private space company Axiom Space has announced.

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The 14-day mission will focus on scientific experiments investigating the effects of microgravity, Earth observation, and new fuel technologies.

The announcement was made during a joint press conference held by Axiom Space and the European Space Agency (ESA) on Tuesday, highlighting the scientific goals of the Ax-4 mission.

Over 60 experiments will be carried out in orbit, contributed by countries including Poland, the United States, India, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.

"We are opening the door for countries that until now have had access to space only through ISS partnerships," said Lucie Low, chief scientist at Axiom Space. "We are also enabling new nations, institutions and individuals who will drive the extraterrestrial economy."

For Poland, the mission is seen as a major opportunity to boost its scientific standing and economic interests in the rapidly growing space sector.

Poland’s participation in the Ax-4 mission is part of the national Ignis initiative, which will see 13 Polish experiments conducted aboard the ISS. These will explore areas such as medicine, biology, biotechnology, engineering and human psychology in space conditions.

Among the Polish projects is "Leopardiss," an initiative to test a processor designed to enable artificial intelligence applications aboard satellites and spacecraft.

Another study, "Space Volcanic Algae," will investigate how microalgae—potential future sources of food and oxygen—survive in space. Meanwhile, the "Neurofeedback EEG" project will explore how isolation and microgravity impact astronauts' stress levels.

"Our experiments are exceptional," said Monika Banaszek-Cymerman of the Polish Space Agency (POLSA). "They touch on biotechnology, materials science and crucial fields like human physiology and psychology. The Ignis mission opens space to all."

Banaszek-Cymerman added that Ax-4 represents a "historic moment" for Poland, which returns to human spaceflight 47 years after Mirosław Hermaszewski became the first Pole in space in 1978.

India, Hungary and other nations are also contributing major experiments to the Ax-4 mission. Indian researchers will study muscle regeneration, plant germination and the genetic activity of microalgae and cyanobacteria in space.

Hungarian experiments include investigations into the human microbiome, advanced propulsion materials and microfluidic chips for drug testing in orbit.

The ESA’s Angelique Van Ombergen explained that protecting astronaut health remains a key priority. The agency’s long-term strategy, "Explore 2040," aims to extend research beyond low Earth orbit to the Moon—and eventually Mars.

Several experiments will focus on medical innovations, such as researching treatments for insulin-dependent diabetes under microgravity conditions, a disease that has so far disqualified individuals from space travel.

Researchers will also test a promising anti-cancer drug on patient-derived cells to see whether it performs effectively across a range of cancers in the space environment.

Uznański-Wiśniewski, who was selected through cooperation between Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology and the ESA, will serve as a mission specialist.

The rest of the Ax-4 crew includes American commander Peggy Whitson, Indian pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and Hungarian specialist Tibor Kapu.

Source: Polskie Radio

New missiles for Polish F-16s. AIM-120D-3 is a nightmare for Russian aviation

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The US Department of State has approved the sale of 400 state-of-the-art AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles to Poland. Along with the weapons, Poland will receive test equipment, spare parts, encryption systems, and full technical and training support. The estimated value of the contract is $1.33 billion.

The AIM-120D-3 is the latest generation of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) missiles manufactured by Raytheon Technologies. Designed for the modern battlefield, these missiles offer a range of up to 180 kilometers and an advanced guidance system resistant to electronic jamming.

The new missiles will be able to be used by Polish F-16 "Jastrząb", which are to be modernized to the "Viper" version next year. By 2030, Poland also plans to introduce 32 F-35 "Lightning II" aircraft into service, which will also be compatible with the AIM-120D-3. Importantly, the missiles can also be used by NASAMS systems - short-range air defense systems.

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Although the exact range of the missiles has not been officially disclosed by the manufacturer, industry sources say that they can effectively hit targets at a distance of up to 180 km, depending on combat conditions, such as the target's flight altitude or radar profile. The AIM-120D-3 guidance system allows for the transfer of information from platforms other than the one from which the missile was launched - this significantly increases operational effectiveness and flexibility.

AMRAAM missiles are currently used by more than 40 countries and operate on 14 different platforms. Poland already uses older versions of these missiles (C-5, C-7 and C-8), but the new D-3 variant represents a significant technological leap.

The AIM-120D-3 is also gaining recognition outside Poland. In recent years, countries such as Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia have decided to purchase it. Japan plans to acquire as many as 1,200 missiles, making it one of the largest buyers of this weapon.

In the face of growing threats in the region and the ongoing war in Ukraine, investments in modern air defence means are becoming a key element of Poland's deterrence strategy and increasing national security.