Filomena Piscitelli
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Filomena Piscitelli is a leading figure in aerospace engineering, with her research centered on enabling technologies for space exploration. As a key contributor to the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA), she has driven forward the TEDS (Technologies for Space Exploration) program, which focuses on developing critical systems for future deep-space missions. Her most-cited work, the 2023 paper "Enabling Technologies for Space Exploration Missions: The CIRA-TEDS Program Roadmap Perspectives," outlines a strategic vision for advancing propulsion, re-entry, and in-space manufacturing technologies. This paper, with 7 citations, serves as a foundational reference for researchers and agencies planning next-generation exploration. Piscitelli’s contributions are pivotal in bridging laboratory innovations with real-world mission requirements, particularly in areas like thermal protection systems and autonomous navigation. Her work not only strengthens Europe’s role in global space endeavors but also inspires students and engineers to tackle the complex challenges of interplanetary travel. Through her leadership at CIRA, she continues to shape the roadmap for sustainable human and robotic exploration beyond Earth orbit.
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