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Ed Lu is a distinguished physicist and former NASA astronaut whose research has profoundly shaped planetary defense and near-Earth object (NEO) exploration. His most-cited work, "Scientific exploration of near‐Earth objects via the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle" (2009, 37 citations), pioneered the feasibility of sending crewed missions to asteroids, demonstrating how the Orion spacecraft could enable two to three astronauts to conduct 90- to 180-day expeditions. This study, sponsored by NASA's Constellation Program, laid critical groundwork for future asteroid exploration strategies. Beyond this paper, Lu co-founded the B612 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting Earth from asteroid impacts, and developed the Sentinel Space Telescope concept. His contributions bridge astronautics and planetary science, earning him recognition as a leader in NEO hazard mitigation. With over 30 citations for his flagship work and a career spanning spaceflight (including two Shuttle missions and a six-month stay on the International Space Station), Lu’s research continues to inspire efforts to understand and defend against cosmic threats.
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