Dr. Katarzyna Malinowska wins the Rosalind Franklin Society Award for her groundbreaking research in space law.
Dr. Katarzyna Malinowska, Director of the Center for Space Studies at Kozminski University, has been honored with the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Society Award for her exceptional contributions to space law. Her acclaimed work, “From Safety to Security: Legal and Regulatory Approaches to Space Situational Awareness,” played a pivotal role in earning her this recognition.
Focus on Central and Eastern Europe
In her award-winning publication, Dr. Malinowska highlights the unique challenges faced by Central and Eastern European countries, including unfavorable geographical positions for space flights, difficulties in securing necessary capital, and limited public awareness of the benefits of the space sector. The research, a collaborative effort involving engineers, lawyers, and administrative representatives, provides a thorough analysis of the space sector in this region, with a special focus on Poland.
Publication and Impact
The article was published in NEW Space, a journal affiliated with the Rosalind Franklin Society. The society, which promotes the achievements of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM, honored Dr. Malinowska’s work as one of the outstanding studies published by Mary Ann Liebert’s journals. The full list of awardees and their research can be found on the RFS Awards in Science website.