Kathryn Hadler

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Kathryn Hadler is a leading figure in the emerging field of space resource utilisation (SRU), whose work is helping to lay the practical and theoretical groundwork for humanity’s sustainable expansion beyond Earth. Her most-cited paper, "A universal framework for Space Resource Utilisation" (2019, 46 citations), provides a foundational taxonomy and operational model that is now widely referenced for categorising and comparing in-situ resource extraction, processing, and manufacturing strategies. This framework has become a key reference for researchers and mission planners working on lunar and asteroid mining, enabling clearer communication across disciplines. Hadler’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging engineering, policy, and economic feasibility, making her work essential for both academic study and real-world mission design. Her impact is evident in the growing number of projects that cite her framework as a starting point for developing viable SRU roadmaps. Through her systematic approach, Hadler is helping to transform space resource utilisation from a speculative concept into a structured, actionable field of research, inspiring a new generation of students and engineers to think critically about how we will live and work off-world.