This course will cover the following topics:Definitions and terminology in the field of space resourcesIdentification of resources beyond EarthThe space resources utilization cycleTechnologies needed to extract and process resources into useful productsThe customers who would use space resource derived productsSocio-economic, policy, and legal issuesThe role of Luxembourg and the private sector in the field of space resourcesDevelopment of a space resource utilization plan
Outcome:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to: Identify types, technology components, and customers of space resources In written and verbal form explain the state of space resource exploration, resource availability, and technologies associated with their identification, recovery, extraction, processing, and utilization Identify the principles of astrodynamics and propulsion and assess their impact on missions with space resources objectives In written and verbal form assess current technological, economic, legal, and policy challenges in space resources activities Identify the role of Luxembourg and the private sector in the field of space resources Compare and contrast methods of space resource utilization Analyze technological solutions, economic models, and policy in space resources Create a space resource utilization plan that incorporates knowledge of resources found in various destinations, the technologies needed to extract and process them into useful products, and the customers who would use these products
