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Dr. Gordon Roesler is a leading voice in the future of space infrastructure, with his work bridging the gap between deep-space resource utilization and the practical economics of orbital operations. His most impactful contribution is the seminal 2019 study, "Commercial lunar propellant architecture," which has garnered 149 citations and serves as a foundational blueprint for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the Moon. This work directly addresses the critical challenge of producing propellant from lunar regolith, a key enabler for sustainable deep-space exploration. Beyond the Moon, Roesler has made significant contributions to the field of on-orbit servicing (OOS). His parametric analysis of satellite servicing in geostationary orbit (GEO) is a highly influential piece that quantifies the revenue potential and operational requirements for robotic repair and refueling missions, dispelling common myths about the sector's viability. Complementing this, his design for a "Robotic Satellite Servicer Concept" outlines a practical, on-demand architecture for extending the life of high-value GEO assets. Through this dual focus on lunar ISRU and in-space servicing, Roesler is shaping the economic and technical roadmap for a permanent, self-sustaining human presence beyond Earth.