The University of Tokyo launches the Center for Space Resources and Innovation (CSRI)

- Pioneering “Space Resource Science” to shape the future of lunar and asteroid exploration -

The University of Tokyo has established the Center for Space Resources and Innovation (CSRI) on October 1, 2025. As humanity faces increasing constraints on Earth’s resources and expands its exploration of the Moon and asteroids, CSRI will serve as a new international hub for advancing the science, technology, and policy of space resource utilization. Its mission is to pioneer a new academic field, “Space Resource Science,” that comprehensively addresses the entire cycle from exploration to utilization.

CSRI will be jointly operated by the Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), and The University Museum, The University of Tokyo (UMUT). Bringing together expertise across natural sciences, engineering, and policy studies, CSRI will pursue integrated research and technology development spanning from resource prospecting to in-situ utilization, while contributing to a sustainable balance between extraterrestrial activities and Earth’s future society.

CSRI Vision: Future Applications and Technology Goals for Extraterrestrial Resource
CSRI Vision: Future Applications and Technology Goals for Extraterrestrial Resource

Further Information

Press Release details/UTokyo Graduate School of Engineering Website
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CSRI Website
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