Beatriz Jilete

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Beatriz Jilete is a key figure in European space surveillance, specializing in optical observations and sensor network coordination for the European Space Agency’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Programme. Her work centers on designing and validating the observational infrastructure that tracks objects in Earth orbit, from debris to active satellites. Jilete’s major contributions include pioneering the Expert Centre concept—a topology that acts as a critical proxy between heterogeneous, distributed sensors and centralized data processing. This system has proven essential for integrating optical and laser ranging observations from diverse international sites. In her highly cited 2019 paper on optical observations in ESA’s SSA Programme, she presented the first qualification results from the SHOT telescope at Teplice Observatory, demonstrating new sensor capabilities. Her 2020 work on Expert Centres further established their role in coordinated observation campaigns, achieving validated, high-quality data streams. With over 8 citations across her most influential papers, Jilete’s research directly enables the test, validation, and operational readiness of Europe’s space surveillance network. Her achievements are foundational for anyone studying sensor fusion, debris monitoring, or the practical challenges of building a global space traffic management system.