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R. Vittori is a leading figure in lunar laser ranging and fundamental physics, whose work bridges precision metrology and tests of general relativity. His most influential contributions center on advancing lunar retroreflector technology and using the Moon as a laboratory for gravitational physics. The MoonLIGHT project, a USA–Italy collaboration, developed a next-generation laser retroreflector array designed to improve ranging accuracy by an order of magnitude, enabling more stringent tests of Einstein’s theories and searches for new physics. His 2012 paper on this system has garnered 20 citations, while his companion study probing general relativity with lunar laser ranging has collected 12 citations. Vittori also contributed to the MAGIA lunar orbiter concept, which integrated absolute positioning metrology with fundamental physics experiments, earning 10 citations. Through these efforts, he has helped transform the Moon into a precision platform for testing the equivalence principle, measuring lunar librations, and constraining deviations from general relativity. His work continues to shape the next generation of space-based gravitational experiments, making him a key figure in the intersection of planetary science and fundamental physics.