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Alessandro Tomassini is a leading researcher in the field of on-orbit servicing and space debris mitigation, with a focus on the critical technologies needed to extend satellite lifetimes and clean up Earth’s orbital environment. His most influential work, “Towards a standardized grasping and refuelling on-orbit servicing for geo spacecraft” (2017, 52 citations), addresses the pressing need for universal interfaces and robotic grasping mechanisms to enable routine satellite refueling and repair in geostationary orbit. Tomassini further advanced the practical implementation of these concepts through his paper “On ground validation of debris removal technologies” (2018, 29 citations), which demonstrates how laboratory testing can simulate the challenges of capturing and deorbiting space debris. His contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical mission architectures and real-world engineering validation, providing a roadmap for future active debris removal missions. Tomassini’s work is widely cited by space agencies and industry partners, underscoring its relevance to both current satellite servicing programs and long-term sustainability in space.