Research

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The Center for Space Resources (CSR) at Colorado School of Mines is a research and technology development center dedicated to the human and robotic exploration of space and the utilization of its resources through the joint efforts of academia, government, the private sector, and international collaboration.  Since the late 1990s, CSR has pursued the study of space and planetary resources by developing technologies for prospecting, drilling, excavation, extraction, manufacturing, construction, and power generation, as well as conducting economic feasibility analyses and public policy studies.

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Areas of Expertise

Our research interests and expertise

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Projects

Learn about what we are doing

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Facilities

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Publications

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News and Events

The latest in space resources at Mines

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Collaborations

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Center for Space Resources
1310 Maple St., GRL 234
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado 80401
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Angel Abbud-Madrid

Director
GRL 234C
303-384-2300
aabbudma@mines.edu

Christopher Dreyer

Associate Director of Engineering
GRL 234A
303-273-3890
cdreyer@mines.edu