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Kennedy Haught is a leading figure in space systems engineering and planetary science, best known for advancing the use of small satellites for deep-space exploration. Her most impactful work centers on the Lunar IceCube mission, a NASA nanosatellite designed to prospect the Moon for water ice and other volatiles. As a key contributor to this pioneering project—one of several public-private partnerships selected for the EM-1 mission—Haught helped develop technologies to locate and measure water ice deposits that could one day support robotic and human exploration. Her 2019 paper on the mission has garnered 33 citations, reflecting its influence in the growing field of CubeSat-based planetary science. Haught’s contributions are notable for bridging the gap between low-cost small satellite platforms and high-value scientific objectives, demonstrating that nanosatellites can play a critical role in lunar resource assessment. Her work has helped shape the next generation of exploration architectures, making her a respected voice in the push toward sustainable human presence on the Moon.