Instytut B61

🌌 Space Junk: One of 9 Cosmic Challenges on Show Now! 🌌

Dive into Space Junk, one of nine exciting games now on show at Science Centre Singapore! Step into the role of an astronaut, navigating a dangerous sea of space debris to reach your ship safely. But watch out—space is crowded with over 36,000 tracked objects and millions of smaller pieces!

Quick facts:

10,000 tons of debris orbit Earth
Over 1 million pieces larger than 1 cm
Space collisions are a growing danger!

Who's responsible for cleaning up the cosmos? Challenge yourself with Space Junk and explore these big questions at Science Centre Singapore. Ready to face the debris? 🌠
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Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024"

🌌Last Friday marked the official opening of the "Copernican Principle" exhibition at Science Centre Singapore ✨🌍🔭

We were honored to hear inspiring speeches from Associate Professor Lim Tit Meng, Chief Executive of Science Centre Singapore, Mrs. Anna Szumańska-Teodorczyk, Attaché for Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore, and our very own Dr. Janek Świerkowski, the Founder of Instytut B61, who brought this visionary project to life.

For those who couldn't join us, don't worry! There's still time to explore this unique fusion of art and science, inspired by the groundbreaking discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus. Engage with nine interactive games, conceptualized by Dr. Jan Świerkowski and illustrated by outstanding visual artist Dr. Tomasz Wlazlak, that challenge your understanding of the universe, technology, and the ethical frontiers of space exploration.

Don't miss the chance to experience the Copernican Principle exhibition in Singapore!

🗓 Exhibition Dates: from September 27
📍 Location: Science Centre Singapore

Special thank you to all who supported the project and made it possible: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland, The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Science Centre Singapore, and the Instytut B61 Team: Janek Świerkowski, Tomasz Wlaźlak, Leszek Godlewski and many more…

📷Photos courtesy of Science Centre Singapore

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Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024"