MIRORES Mining Data Services integrates geological data with remote-sensing observations to search for mineral resources on Earth, the Moon, Mars, and asteroids. The company has developed and deploys an advanced far-infrared spectrometer (17–45 µm) - MIRORES – designed for orbiters, drones, and laboratory use. This technology overcomes the limitations of conventional near-infrared spectroscopy for ore minerals, which is crucial for innovation and efficiency in the mining and space sectors. The MIRORES mission supports the clean energy transition on Earth and in situ resource utilization in space.
- IR spectrometers for space missions and terrestrial prospecting: design and production of far-infrared spectrometers for orbiters, rovers, and field work; prototypes include MIRORES Moon, MIRORES Mars, and the portable MIRORES IRIS.
- Resource-prospecting & data-analysis services: remote mapping of mineral deposits using drones and orbital instruments, plus interpretation of planetary and geological datasets for the space and mining sectors; rapid deposit imaging with full geological evaluation.
- Expert consulting (ISRU & geology): advice on in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) for space exploration and creation of integrated planetary databases (e.g., consolidated lunar-orbiter data) to optimise mission planning and raw-material supply chains.
MIRORES was founded as a spin-off after an ESA feasibility study on far-infrared spectroscopy and is incubated within the ESA BIC Poland and ESRIC SSP (Luxembourg) programmes. The company has received ESA Spark funding for developing portable spectrometers and won an ESA Technology Transfer award for adapting its lunar spectrometer to drone applications.
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Collaborations include the European Space Agency (ESA), Lockheed Martin, GMV, Creotech, ITTI, N7 Space, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and the Polish Academy of Sciences, as well as national agencies and institutes engaged in space exploration.
