M. Reganaz
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2
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6
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About
M. Reganaz is a leading figure in lunar exploration, specializing in the development of innovative robotic payloads for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Their primary research focuses on the detection and sampling of volatiles—such as water ice—at the Moon’s polar regions, a critical area for future human exploration. Reganaz’s major contribution is the conception and development of the Lunar Volatiles Mobile Instrumentation (LUVMI) project, a low-mass, mobile robotic payload designed to traverse several kilometers across the lunar south pole. This system integrates a volatiles sampler and analyzer, enabling autonomous, in-situ investigation of these precious resources. The foundational work, detailed in their 2017 paper (2 citations), established the payload concept, while the 2019 project results paper (4 citations) demonstrated its successful development and operational viability. Though early in its citation impact, Reganaz’s work is pioneering, directly addressing the International Space Exploration Coordination Group’s (ISECG) top priority for in-situ investigations. By creating a practical, mobile solution for volatile sampling, Reganaz is laying the essential groundwork for sustained human presence on the Moon, making their research a cornerstone of future lunar exploration strategies.
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- 1Lunar Volatiles Mobile Instrumentation (LUVMI) Project Results4 citations · 2019
- 2LUVMI: an innovative payload for the sampling of volatiles at the Lunar poles2 citations · 2017