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N. Intaglietta is a leading figure in lunar laser ranging (LLR) and fundamental physics, whose work bridges precision metrology and tests of general relativity. As a key contributor to the MoonLIGHT project—a USA–Italy collaboration deploying a next-generation retroreflector array on the Moon—Intaglietta has advanced the accuracy of Earth–Moon distance measurements by orders of magnitude, enabling unprecedented probes of gravitational theory. Their 2012 paper on MoonLIGHT (20 citations) and companion study probing general relativity and new physics with LLR (12 citations) have become foundational references for researchers exploring the limits of Einstein’s framework. Intaglietta’s earlier work on the MAGIA lunar orbiter (10 citations) further demonstrates their expertise in absolute positioning metrology, linking space geodesy to fundamental questions about spacetime. With a career focused on transforming lunar laser ranging into a tool for both practical navigation and high-precision tests of gravity, Intaglietta’s contributions are essential reading for students and scientists seeking to understand how lunar retroreflectors continue to shape our knowledge of the cosmos.