Summary

This paper introduces LuMBRA-PL1, a Polish basalt-based lunar mare regolith analogue developed from Tertiary basalts and processed waste. It is compared with lunar samples and existing analogues, showing comparable properties. The material's source is not disclosed due to patent proceedings. The paper introduces LuMBRA-PL1, a Polish basalt-based lunar mare regolith analogue. It discusses lunar regolith formation, composition, and the development of analogues for lunar exploration. The paper emphasizes the variability of regolith properties and the need for specialized analogues. The paper presents the development of a novel Polish basalt-based lunar mare regolith analogue, LuMBRA-PL1, which is designed to simulate lunar regolith for experimental research. The study highlights the potential of Polish Tertiary basalts as a source material for creating a natural lunar regolith analogue, given their chemical composition that closely resembles that of lunar basalts. The analogue was developed using basalt dust generated as a by-product of quarrying operations, and its chemical and mineral composition was analyzed using ED-XRF techniques. The results show that the LuMBRA-PL1 analogue has

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