Erik Steen Jensen

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Erik Steen Jensen is a researcher working at the frontier of space robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on the technologies required to establish permanent human presence beyond Earth. His work centers on the deployment of autonomous multi-robot systems for extraterrestrial construction and resource extraction, addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the emerging space economy: the reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials across gravitational wells. Jensen's most recognized contribution, "Autonomous Robot Teams for Lunar Mining Base Construction and Operation" (2020), has garnered 25 citations and explores how coordinated robotic teams could enable lunar mining infrastructure without direct human involvement. This builds upon his earlier investigation into Martian analogues, published in 2019, which laid conceptual groundwork for self-sustaining off-world bases by examining the prohibitive costs of Earth-based material transport and the delta-v challenges inherent to deep space logistics. Together, these works position Jensen as a thoughtful contributor to the nascent field of space resource utilization. His research speaks directly to students and engineers interested in robotics, space architecture, and the systems-level thinking needed to make humanity a truly multi-planetary species.