Prof. Dornowski: We are closing the formal side of the experiment during the mission to the ISS

Scientists from the Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport announced on Friday the final stage of the formal experiment conducted as part of the IGNIS mission. The team has begun the next phase: analyzing the results and preparing scientific publications.

On Friday, the University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk hosted a press conference summarizing the completed IGNIS space mission, which included the implementation of one of thirteen research experiments – the "EEG Neurofeedback" project, led by Dr. Marcin Dornowski, professor at the University of Physical Education and Sport. The team also included Prof. Inna Sokołowska, Dr. Milena Lachowicz, and Dr. Tomasz Szot.

The aim of the experiment was to investigate the effect of isolation and microgravity on the stress level and brainwave activity of astronauts, using EEG neurofeedback training as a potential tool supporting psychophysical well-being in extreme conditions.

After completing the experimental phase in space, from July 19 to 24, the astronaut underwent follow-up examinations at two facilities: the Axiom Space headquarters in Houston and the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne.

"Now the formal process of the project is coming to an end, meaning the completion of follow-up studies. Give us a moment to catch our breath, and I promise that in September or October, we will try to ensure that the results of the research, which are currently in turmoil, are analyzed and, I hope, consistent with our assumptions and hypotheses," said Professor Marcin Dornowski during the conference.

Scientists argue that the research results could contribute to better crew performance and well-being during space missions, as well as be applicable to any stressful conditions on Earth.

On the ISS, as part of the Polish IGNIS technological and scientific mission, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski was tasked with conducting 13 experiments prepared by Polish scientists and companies, as well as 30 educational and popular science demonstrations. POLSA reported that the IGNIS mission's priority objectives had been fully achieved.

The Ax-4 crew spent 18 days on the ISS and a total of 20 days in space (including travel to and from the ISS). They returned to Earth on July 15. Since July 16, Uznański-Wiśniewski has been in Cologne, undergoing rehabilitation at the German Aeronautics and Space Center. Last Thursday, more than a week after completing the mission, he returned to Poland. (PAP)

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