Overview

With the world’s first Space Resources graduate program, Mines prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to set the stage for a new era in space exploration and economic development.

Opportunities

Graduates in this Space Resources graduate program at 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 graduate certificate and master’s non-thesis option.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Additive Manufacturing
Design for Additive Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing
Radiation Heat Transfer
Elements of Modern Optics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 13 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree
Letters of Recommendation
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).

Master’s Non-thesis

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).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Out-of-State

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19692 USD / year

≈ 19692 USD / year

Funding

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General requirements

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