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Space Science - ResourcesThe Institute for Space Development Research (ISDR) is a Boulder Colorado non-profit research & technology organization working on the future of humanity in space.

Our efforts are focused primarily on issues related to the expansion of the human population into the near-Earth region of space. We seek to help open the door to space and enable humanity to take its first permanent steps into our solar system, access the vast resources to be found there, and create a vibrant space economy and private industry that can support further development. Through outreach and advocacy we seek to inform the public about the real, pro-economic, and down-to-Earth benefits of space development and to accelerate the process.

Our research interests include space-based resource acquisition & utilization (ISRU), applied technologies, life systems, exploration, and human settlement as well as key emerging technologies like robotics, nanotechnology, and plasma engineering. The institute also acts as a space exploration and development advocate and supports public outreach, student, & advocacy efforts.

 

" It seems to me obvious in too many ways to need listing that we cannot much longer depend upon our planet's relatively fragile ecosystem to handle the realities of the human tomorrow. Unless we turn human growth and energy toward the challenges and promises of space, our only other choice may be the awful risk, currently demonstrable, of stumbling into a cycle of fratricide and regression which could end all chances of our evolving further or of even surviving."

Gene Roddenberry, Planetary Report Vol. 1, 1981

 

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Our research interests span space science, research, and technology development with a focus on space resource acquisition and utilization, space infrastructure development, and human settlement. We work under the belief that a significant effort to develop and settle the nearby solar system is in the best long-term interest for Humanity and can help alleviate many old and emerging issues here on Earth.

As the human population expands, and increasing numbers of that population occupy more advanced societies, our Earthly resources will become too scarce for our continued development. Additionally, it is clear that we must adapt to changes here on Earth related to our population, pollution, and massive resource consumption. ISDR believes that the time to transition to a space-faring society is now in the interest of alleviating resource pressures on Earth, providing for economic expansion, and improving the quality of life for all of Humanity. The Institute for Space Development Research is interested in the way in which our expansion into space will transition from one of scientific exploration to one of commerce, development, and settlement. Space access and infrastructure is the bridge between a world in need and the endless resources of space.

 

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space advocacy and outreachThe Institute for Space Development Research strongly believes that public outreach and inclusion is a critical mechanism for supporting our industry through encouraging young people to pursue science careers and by allowing the public to both understand scientific efforts and share in the excitement of discovery. Doing so fosters a more positive view of space exploration and encourages funding toward increased research and development.

Additionally, it is vital that the public be aware of the possibilities and developments in space and that their informed voice be heard on this important topic. To that end, the Institute for Space Development Research encourages and supports a variety of communicative media for space and science activities and promotes community activity to raise awareness among our government officials about the potential benefits of space.

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April 12, 2010

Yuri's Night Boulder Style!

The 2010 Boulder Colorado Yuri's Night Space Party was the best so far! ISDR is a proud sponsor of the annual Yuri's Night party in Boulder.

Yuri's Night 2010 Boulder

 

March 26, 2010

Space Resources Roundtable (SRR) / Planetary & Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium
ISDR will be at this exciting symposium June 8-10 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado.
1st Announcement PDF

March 4, 2010

26th National Space Symposium
ISDR will be at the 26th NSS in CO Springs April 12-15. Don't miss it!

February 18-20, 2010

Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) February 18–20, 2010
Boulder Colorado

ISDR was present for this exciting conference.

February 7, 2010

ISDR is once again a sponsor of
Yuri's Night 2010
Boulder Colorado

Boulder Yuri's Night 2010

Brought to Boulder by CUSEDS

February 1, 2010

NASA Budget 2011
Statement by NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, February 1, 2010 NASA Budget Press Conference

Available here PDF

November 3, 2009

ISDR attends the 2nd Annual Space Policy Panel at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

October 22, 2009

Augustine Committee releases final report
The White House committee reviewing US human spaceflight plans have released their final report.

Available here PDF

October 1, 2009

Astronaut Col. James Voss Presents
The Past, Present, and Future of Human Spaceflight
to CUSEDS at the University of Colorado, Boulder. CU Students, meet us there!

 

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