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Danielle DeLatte’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, space exploration, and environmental sensing. Her most influential work, “Recent Developments in Aerial Robotics: A Survey and Prototypes Overview” (2017), has garnered 68 citations and provides a comprehensive synthesis of UAV design, classification, and emerging trends—a foundational resource for researchers navigating the rapidly evolving field of aerial robotics. In parallel, DeLatte has made significant contributions to in-situ diagnostics for space habitats. Her 2014 study on leak location and environment characterization for the International Space Station (6 citations) details the development of a robotically-operated tool combining a Residual Gas Analyzer with a full-range pressure gauge. This work directly supports NASA’s ability to detect external leaks and characterize the ISS’s immediate environment, demonstrating a rare capacity to translate analytical models into practical, mission-critical hardware. By bridging autonomous aerial systems with orbital infrastructure monitoring, DeLatte exemplifies how robotics can serve both terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications. Her dual focus on comprehensive surveys and targeted experimental validation marks her as a versatile engineer whose work continues to inform both drone innovation and space station safety protocols.