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Riccardo March is a leading figure in fundamental physics and lunar laser ranging, whose work bridges precision metrology and tests of general relativity. His most influential contributions center on the design and scientific exploitation of next-generation lunar retroreflector arrays, most notably the MoonLIGHT project—a USA–Italy collaboration that aims to place a new, high-accuracy reflector on the Moon to enhance lunar laser ranging measurements by orders of magnitude. March’s research has directly advanced our ability to probe the equivalence principle, measure lunar orbital dynamics, and constrain potential deviations from Einstein’s theory of gravity, with his papers on these topics accumulating over 40 citations. He has also contributed to the MAGIA lunar orbiter concept, demonstrating how absolute positioning metrology can simultaneously serve geodetic and fundamental physics goals. March’s work is notable for its long-term vision: by improving the precision of lunar laser ranging, he helps set the stage for future tests of new physics, including searches for extra dimensions and variations in fundamental constants. His research remains essential reading for anyone interested in experimental gravitation, space-based metrology, or the intersection of astronomy and fundamental physics.