J.N. Rasera

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J.N. Rasera is a leading researcher in the field of space resource utilisation (SRU), whose work is helping to define the scientific and engineering foundations for a sustainable off-Earth economy. Rasera’s key contributions centre on developing a universal framework for SRU, which provides a systematic approach to identifying, extracting, and processing extraterrestrial materials—from lunar regolith to asteroidal metals. This framework, published in a seminal 2019 paper that has garnered 46 citations, is widely recognised as a foundational reference for both academic and industrial stakeholders. By integrating principles from planetary science, mining engineering, and in-situ resource utilisation, Rasera has offered a cohesive roadmap that addresses the technical, economic, and logistical challenges of living off the land in space. Their work has been instrumental in shaping mission architectures for future lunar bases and asteroid mining operations, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation. Rasera’s research continues to influence a new generation of space scientists and engineers, making them a pivotal figure in the ongoing effort to turn space resources into a tangible reality.