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John Teter is a leading researcher in the field of in-space assembly and persistent space architectures, with a focus on enabling long-duration, evolvable space systems. His work centers on the concept of "Persistent Assets"—modular, serviceable platforms in zero-gravity or on planetary surfaces that can be maintained, repaired, and upgraded through recurring robotic visits. Teter’s major contributions include defining the operational paradigm for supervised autonomous assembly (SAA), which promises to revolutionize how future space structures are built and evolved. He is also the inventor of the TriTruss, a novel structural module designed to serve as the backbone for modular space telescopes and platforms, enabling cost-effective, on-orbit construction of large apertures. His most-cited paper (19 citations) lays the groundwork for persistent assets, while his 2024 work on in-space modular assembly highlights pathways for reliable, affordable precision space systems. Teter’s research, conducted at NASA Langley, is shaping the next generation of space infrastructure, moving beyond single-launch constraints toward sustainable, evolvable orbital and planetary outposts.