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Lynn M. Bowman is a NASA researcher specializing in in-space assembly (iSA), autonomous robotics, and modular spacecraft architectures — fields that are reshaping how humanity designs and deploys systems beyond Earth's orbit. Bowman's most influential contribution, "In-Space Structural Assembly: Applications and Technology" (2016), has garnered 66 citations and laid critical groundwork for understanding how autonomous robotic manipulators and plug-and-play modular systems can build and maintain large space structures that would otherwise be impossible to launch fully assembled. This work directly addresses one of the central engineering challenges of deep-space exploration: creating resilient, long-duration systems capable of surviving unforeseen events far from Earth. Bowman's subsequent research expanded these ideas into NASA's future science observatories and introduced the compelling concept of "Persistent Assets" — space systems designed for ongoing maintenance, repair, and enhancement through recurring robotic operations. With additional work examining commercial applications of iSA, Bowman has consistently bridged theoretical frameworks and practical implementation. Across a focused but highly impactful publication record totaling over 120 citations, Bowman has emerged as a forward-thinking voice in the evolving conversation about sustainable, scalable infrastructure for humanity's next era of space exploration.