We are pleased to share a compelling interview with Jakub Ciążela, CEO of MIRORES, discussing the rapidly advancing field of space mining. Once considered the domain of science fiction, this sector is now gaining serious momentum and may play a key role in the near future of technological and industrial development.
The interview was conducted by Tomasz Rożek, physicist and well-known science communicator, as part of a broader initiative to bring complex scientific ideas to a wider audience.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Jakub Ciążela addresses several key themes:
- The current landscape and future potential of lunar and asteroid mining
- The promise of Helium-3 as a potential fuel source for nuclear fusion
- Technological, legal, and economic barriers that need to be overcome
- Poland’s opportunity to play a meaningful role in early-stage space resource exploration
- A realistic vision of how mining operations might function beyond Earth
While the primary applications for resources extracted in space are expected to support the construction and maintenance of off-Earth infrastructure, the broader implications—such as the possibility of energy transfer using Helium-3—highlight the long-term value of this emerging industry.
This interview is part of the educational series „Kopernik, Skłodowska-Curie, and Czochralski Would Be Proud”, which is funded by the Polish Ministry of Education and Science under the “Science Social Responsibility II” program. The project aims to promote the role of Polish scientists in the advancement of artificial intelligence, space technology, and energy innovation.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCp0cQjXEL4
