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S. Berardi is a leading figure in lunar laser ranging and fundamental physics, whose work bridges precision metrology and tests of general relativity. His most impactful contributions center on the development of next-generation lunar retroreflector arrays, notably the MoonLIGHT project—a USA–Italy collaboration that aims to place a new, highly accurate reflector on the Moon to improve Earth–Moon distance measurements by orders of magnitude. This flagship paper (20 citations) outlines how the array will enable unprecedented tests of gravitational theory, including searches for deviations from Einstein’s relativity. Berardi’s 2012 study on probing general relativity with lunar laser ranging (12 citations) further demonstrates his role in using lunar orbit data to constrain new physics, such as variations in the gravitational constant. His earlier work on the MAGIA lunar orbiter (10 citations) advanced absolute positioning metrology, laying groundwork for future lunar navigation and science. With a career focused on pushing the boundaries of space-based fundamental physics, Berardi’s research not only refines our understanding of gravity but also paves the way for next-generation lunar exploration and precision cosmology.