Erin Mahoney
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Erin Mahoney is a leading voice in the advancement of human spaceflight, with her work centered on the strategic development of cislunar infrastructure and deep space exploration. Her most cited contribution, the 2019 paper "NASA's Gateway: An Update on Progress and Plans for Extending Human Presence to Cislunar Space," has garnered 30 citations and serves as a foundational document for understanding the architecture of NASA's Gateway—a planned orbital outpost around the Moon. In this work, Mahoney articulates how the Gateway is a critical stepping stone for America’s return to the lunar surface and a proving ground for future missions to Mars. Her research bridges engineering, policy, and mission planning, highlighting the Gateway’s role in enabling sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit. Mahoney’s impact lies in her ability to synthesize complex technical and programmatic details into a clear roadmap for international collaboration and scientific discovery. As a key contributor to NASA’s Exploration Campaign, she has helped shape the narrative and technical framework for the next era of human exploration, inspiring researchers and students to envision a future where humanity lives and works in deep space.
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