At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, held from September 29 to October 3, Jakub Ciążela and Marta Ciążela presented the latest developments from MIRORES. The focus of the presentation was our compact mid/far-IR spectrometer, a critical instrument developed for the European Space Agency (ESA) High-Resolution Lunar Mineralogy Mapper (HRLMM) mission.
Essential technology for space prospecting
Whether the goal is identifying water or strategic metals, mid/far-IR spectroscopy is essential. The MIRORES instrument is specifically designed for lunar resource prospecting, with a scheduled launch targeting 2029.
From the Moon to Mars
While the immediate mission focuses on the Moon, the technology has broader applications. The MIRORES spectrometer is designed to later support the tracking of water and other key resources on Mars, making it a versatile tool for the future of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
International collaboration
The presentation at IAC Sydney highlights MIRORES’ commitment to providing the specialized hardware necessary for international space agencies to turn orbital observations into verifiable resource data.
