Kevin Grossman
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Kevin Grossman is a pioneering figure in space resource utilization, with a primary focus on advancing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) technologies for lunar and planetary exploration. His most notable contribution is the development of Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) using concentrated solar heating, a groundbreaking method that could provide a reliable source of oxygen for astronauts during NASA’s Artemis missions. Working at the intersection of Honeybee Robotics and NASA Kennedy Space Center’s SwampWorks Lab, Grossman has helped design and construct a technology development platform that extracts oxygen directly from lunar regolith—a critical step toward sustainable off-Earth habitation. While his 2023 paper on this topic has garnered early citations, his work represents a foundational advance in space manufacturing and life support systems. Grossman’s research not only addresses immediate mission needs but also lays the groundwork for future large-scale resource extraction on the Moon and beyond, positioning him as a key innovator in the next era of human space exploration.
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- 1Molten Regolith Electrolysis Using Concentrated Solar Heating1 citations · 2023