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150
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About
A. T. Basilevsky is a leading planetary geologist whose research focuses on the surface processes and geological evolution of the Moon and other airless bodies. His major contributions include pioneering studies on the survival times of meter-sized rock boulders on airless surfaces, revealing that these boulders are rapidly broken down by micrometeorite impacts and thermal stress, with survival times of only tens of millions of years—a key insight for understanding regolith development. His work has been highly influential, with his 2015 paper on boulder survival accumulating 83 citations. Basilevsky has also made significant contributions to lunar exploration through detailed geological characterization of landing sites, including the Soviet Luna 17/Lunokhod 1 and the Chinese Chang’E-3/Yutu missions, as well as cartographic analysis of the Luna-21/Lunokhod-2 traverse area using modern Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera images. His comprehensive review, "Exploration of the Moon by Soviet Spacecraft," documents the full history of Soviet lunar missions, providing an essential resource for understanding early space exploration. Basilevsky’s work bridges historical and contemporary lunar science, offering critical insights into surface processes and mission planning.
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- 1Survival times of meter-sized rock boulders on the surface of airless bodies83 citations · 2015
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- 4Exploration of the Moon by Soviet Spacecraft2 citations · 2003