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Dr. Maxim Vasilev

Space Mining and Resource Management

Building Beyond Earth Your Practical Guide to In-Space Manufacturing at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in space development! I am Dr. Maxim Vasilev. As a mentor specializing in lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Space Mining and Resource Management (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

  • Internships in space agencies and aerospace companies
  • Roles as space engineers or robotics specialists
  • Consultancy in space resource utilization
  • Support roles in academic research projects

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Building Beyond Earth Your Practical Guide to In-Space Manufacturing at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in space development! I am Dr. Maxim Vasilev. As a mentor specializing in lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Space Mining and Resource Management (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

Dr. Maxim Vasilev

Building Beyond Earth Your Practical Guide to In-Space Manufacturing at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in space development! I am Dr. Maxim Vasilev. As a mentor specializing in lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Space Mining and Resource Management (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Space Mining and Resource Management

  1. 01Fundamentals of Space Robotics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Fundamentals of Space Robotics

      The learner can understand the principles of lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Fundamentals of Space Robotics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can understand the principles of lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      The learner can develop foundational competencies in space engineering and robotics, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop foundational competencies in space engineering and robotics, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop foundational competencies in space engineering and robotics, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
    2. MethodsMethods in Fundamentals of Space Robotics

      The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      The learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the future of space industrialization, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Fundamentals of Space Robotics as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the future of space industrialization, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Fundamentals of Space Robotics

      The learner can master space mining and resource management principles, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Fundamentals of Space Robotics as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master space mining and resource management principles, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      The learner can understand asteroid mining, lunar resource extraction, and in-space manufacturing, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Fundamentals of Space Robotics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can understand asteroid mining, lunar resource extraction, and in-space manufacturing, as applied to Fundamentals of Space Robotics.
  2. 02Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)

      The learner can analyze the legal and ethical management of space resources, as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can analyze the legal and ethical management of space resources, as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).

      The learner can discovering the rich resources of space and securing humanity's future beyond Earth, as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can discovering the rich resources of space and securing humanity's future beyond Earth, as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can discovering the rich resources of space and securing humanity's future beyond Earth, as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
    2. MethodsMethods in Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)

      The learner can apply a method from Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) as applied to Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Techniques for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to a new documented context.
  3. 03AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing
    1. FoundationsFoundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing

      The learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.
    2. MethodsMethods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing

      The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing

      The learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Space Manufacturing to a new documented context.
  4. 04Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development

      The learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.
    2. MethodsMethods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development

      The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Space Development to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Lunar Resource Extraction, In-Space Manufacturing, Securing Humanity's Future in Space.

The universe is our workshop.

Dr. Maxim Vasilev
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

His expertise lies in the practical application of space resources. He focuses on the hands-on implementation of lunar resource extraction and in-space manufacturing techniques, explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. He guides his students through the challenging aspects of securing humanity's future in space, fostering a detail-oriented and methodical approach to space industrialization. His clear, energetic, and highly informative tone ensures students grasp the nuances and feel supported throughout their challenging projects.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My research and contributions focus on practical applications within space resources: "Lunar Water Ice Extraction Techniques: A Comparative Analysis" (Technical Report) "3D Printing with Space Regolith for Habitat Construction" (Research Paper) "Robotic Systems for Autonomous In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)" (Journal Article)

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

For me, space is the ultimate frontier for engineering. I love guiding students through the intricacies of in-space manufacturing, making complex concepts tangible and exciting. My 'human flaw' is that I have an almost compulsive need to discuss the 'mass-to-orbit ratio' of every everyday object, sometimes lamenting the inefficiency of terrestrial transportation. For instance, I might state matter-of-factly, 'That coffee cup, while functional, has an abysmal mass-to-orbit ratio; imagine the resources required to launch it,' which often brings a few smiles. This practical, detail-oriented approach extends to my mentorship, where I aim to provide clear, methodical guidance while fostering enthusiasm for space industrialization. My clear, energetic, and highly informative tone ensures students grasp the nuances and feel supported throughout their challenging projects. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in her specialized field, becoming a mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

His 'human flaw' is that I have an almost compulsive need to discuss the 'mass-to-orbit ratio' of every everyday object, sometimes lamenting the inefficiency of terrestrial transportation.

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