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J. Flahaut is a leading planetary scientist whose research focuses on the geology and volatile resources of the Moon and Mars, with a particular emphasis on the distribution of water ice and other volatiles at the lunar poles. Her major contributions include advancing our understanding of the lunar south pole’s resource potential, as demonstrated in her 2022 mission concept paper for LUVMI-X, which assesses how water ice and volatiles can be mapped and extracted to support future human exploration. This work, along with her broader studies on lunar and Martian surface processes, has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited papers accumulating hundreds of citations and shaping discussions on in-situ resource utilization. Flahaut is also known for her involvement in international space missions, including contributions to the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT instrument, and she actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between geology and exploration engineering. Her research not only illuminates the history of planetary bodies but also directly informs the practical steps needed for sustainable human presence beyond Earth, making her a pivotal figure in the new era of lunar exploration.
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