ESA's Sawa Space Weather Nanosatellite Mission Reveals Polish Roots and Mission Patch

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced details of its Sawa mission, the second space weather nanosatellite mission, which will primarily monitor the thermosphere from Earth orbit to observe how space weather causes it to warm and expand. The mission, expected to launch in 2029, will be built by Polish prime contractor Creotech. The mission's name, Sawa, is derived from a Polish origin myth, and its new mission patch was revealed in Warsaw on October 12, 2026, highlighting the strong connection with Poland.