Joshua Torgerson

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

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Joshua Torgerson is a rising figure in lunar infrastructure and planetary surface engineering, whose work directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges for sustainable Moon exploration: mitigating the hazards of regolith ejecta during spacecraft landings and launches. His highly cited 2024 study, “Site Preparation for a Lunar Launch and Landing Pad,” provides a critical analysis of how unprepared lunar surfaces can eject tons of high-velocity regolith particles over vast distances, endangering both surface assets and orbital spacecraft. Torgerson’s research systematically evaluates construction methods for lunar launch and landing pads (LLPs), offering foundational guidance for protecting future bases, rovers, and orbiting platforms from debris damage. Though early in his career, his work has already garnered attention from space agencies and private industry, positioning him as a key contributor to the practical engineering solutions needed for permanent lunar outposts. His focus on site preparation and debris mitigation underscores a pragmatic, systems-level approach to off-world construction—essential knowledge for any student or researcher aiming to build the infrastructure of humanity’s next frontier.