Enrico Ceglia
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Enrico Ceglia is a space exploration engineer specializing in planetary robotics, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), and volatile sampling technologies for lunar and asteroid missions. His work focuses on developing innovative payloads for extreme environments, particularly at the Moon’s poles, where water ice and other volatiles are key targets for future exploration. Ceglia’s most cited paper, “LUVMI: an innovative payload for the sampling of volatiles at the Lunar poles” (2017), introduces a compact, integrated drilling and analysis system designed for a 250 kg rover or sample return mission. This concept aligns with the International Space Exploration Coordination Group’s (ISECG) early exploration goals, addressing critical needs for in-situ investigation of lunar resources. Though his citation count is modest, Ceglia’s contributions are strategically important for Europe’s role in planetary exploration, bridging the gap between laboratory concepts and flight-ready hardware. His work supports broader ISRU efforts that could enable sustainable human presence beyond Earth, making him a notable contributor to the next generation of space missions.
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- 1LUVMI: an innovative payload for the sampling of volatiles at the Lunar poles2 citations · 2017