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D. J. P. Martin is a leading figure in space resource utilisation (SRU) and planetary exploration mission architecture. His most influential work, "A universal framework for Space Resource Utilisation (SRU)" (2019, 46 citations), provides a foundational, scalable model for extracting and using off-Earth materials—a critical step toward sustainable human presence beyond Earth. Martin’s research directly informs mission design, as demonstrated in his highly cited study "Analyses of robotic traverses and sample sites in the Schrödinger basin for the HERACLES human-assisted sample return mission concept" (2016, 27 citations). This work, part of a major international collaboration, maps optimal robotic and human sampling strategies on the Moon, bridging theoretical resource frameworks with practical exploration. His contributions have shaped concepts for the HERACLES mission, a precursor to long-term lunar outposts. By integrating geological analysis, robotics, and resource economics, Martin’s research helps transform the Moon from a destination into a stepping stone for deeper space exploration. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of in-situ resource utilisation, mission planning, and the future of space colonisation.