Barney Gorin

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

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Barney Gorin is a visionary aerospace engineer whose work is shaping humanity’s return to the Moon. His primary research focuses on lunar infrastructure, specifically the design and construction of launch and landing pads (LLPs) to mitigate the hazards of regolith debris. Gorin’s landmark paper, “Site Preparation for a Lunar Launch and Landing Pad” (2024), has already garnered 5 citations, establishing him as a key voice in planetary surface operations. In this work, he demonstrates that unmitigated landings can excavate tons of regolith, sending high-velocity particles kilometers across the surface and even into lunar orbit—posing a critical threat to both surface assets and orbital infrastructure. By proposing robust site preparation techniques for LLPs, Gorin provides a foundational solution for sustainable lunar exploration. His contributions are essential for upcoming missions under NASA’s Artemis program and commercial lunar initiatives, ensuring that future outposts are protected from the very environment they seek to inhabit. For any student or researcher interested in off-world construction, Gorin’s work is a must-read.