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Amanda Hendrix is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on the chemistry and composition of airless bodies across the solar system, with a particular emphasis on the Moon, asteroids, and icy satellites. She is a leading figure in the study of volatiles—water, carbon dioxide, and ammonia—trapped in permanently shadowed regions, as demonstrated by her work on the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP) aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Her 2023 study on lunar south pole cold traps, which has already garnered significant attention, used over seven years of ultraviolet observations to map potential reserves of H₂O, CO₂, and NH₃, directly informing future exploration strategies. Hendrix also played a key role in NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM), serving on the Formulation Assessment and Support Team that helped define mission requirements for the first robotic attempt to capture and redirect a near-Earth asteroid. Her contributions bridge fundamental science and mission planning, making her a vital voice in the growing effort to utilize in-situ resources on the Moon and beyond. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and thousands of citations, Hendrix continues to shape our understanding of where and how water exists on worlds without atmospheres.