Poland seeks role in Moon exploration

Mining minerals on the Moon is a possible new area where Poland could become a leader in the space exploration race, researchers have said. 

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In May, the Polish Space Agency revealed plans for a lunar expedition with initial preparations due to begin later this year.

The  project would aim to explore the Moon via a satellite to register distant infrared radiation.

Jakub Ciążela and his team from the Polish Institute of Geological Sciences had submitted the winning project, Mirores, which aims to search for minerals on the Moon using far infrared radiation.

Michał Owczarek had Ciążela on the line in the southwestern Polish city of Wrocław to find out more about the venture.

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