Luis Carrio

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Dr. Luis Carrio is a leading voice in the strategic planning of next-generation space exploration, with a focused expertise in mission architecture and sustainability. His most influential work, "Understanding Sustainability in the Human Exploration Campaign" (2022, 3 citations), provides a critical framework for analyzing how space agencies and industry partners can build lasting infrastructure for the Artemis era. Dr. Carrio’s major contribution lies in bridging the gap between ambitious exploration goals—such as returning to the Moon and preparing for Mars—and the practical, long-term systems needed to make them viable. By emphasizing sustainability in campaign design, he has helped shape the conversation around resource utilization, international collaboration, and the economic logic of deep-space missions. While his citation count is modest, his work is foundational for students and researchers seeking to understand the policy and engineering challenges of human spaceflight. Dr. Carrio’s research is essential reading for anyone interested in how humanity can responsibly expand its presence beyond Earth, making him a key figure in the next chapter of space exploration.