Overview

Graduates in this Space Resources 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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space Systems Engineering

Economics of Space Resources

Space Operations

International Space Law & Policy

Advanced Planetary Geology

Special Topics in Space Resources

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 42 other PhDs 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Required

GRE: Required – Not Required for Mines applicants

Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required

Statement of Purpose: Required

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).

For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

19692 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19692 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Golden

950 - 1350 USD /month

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