
Overview
Graduates in this Space Resources program of Colorado School of Mines take advantage of Mines’ world-renowned expertise in terrestrial resources and energy systems and learn how this knowledge can be applied outside Earth. With guidance from a multidisciplinary group of experts in academia, space agencies and private companies, students will become leaders in this emerging and exciting field.
The program offers a certificate and master’s non-thesis.
Career
A degree in Space Resources prepares students to work for government agencies, the private sector, the military, public policy think tanks and to start their own companies on the following areas:
- Design and building of instruments for space resource identification
- Design and building of equipment for drilling, excavation, extraction and processing of resources on the Moon, asteroids and planetary bodies
- Design of space architectures and infrastructure incorporating the use of space resources
- Participate on space missions to remotely explore for resources and operate equipment to extract them
- Develop economic feasibility models for space resource utilization
- Formulate and advance policies for the fair, responsible and sustainable use of resources in space
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Space Resources Fundamentals
- Space Systems Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
- Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Life Cycle Assessment
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Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 26 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Graduate Certificate
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
- Bachelor’s degree
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Only one letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
29970 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 999 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
29970 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 999 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
29970 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 999 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.