Officials say the investment could pave the way for an ESA center in Poland, a move that would strengthen the country’s role in Europe’s space programs and help position Poland as a key player in the growing European space economy. The announcement coincides with Poland’s launch of its first military satellite, a milestone that underscores ambitions not only in science and innovation, but also in national security and defense. By leveraging ESA partnerships for both civilian and defense applications, Warsaw aims to boost technological capacity and contribute more substantially to pan-European space initiatives.