S. Loredo

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S. Loredo is pioneering the critical field of lunar subsurface communications, focusing on the unique challenges of radio wave propagation inside lunar caves and lava tubes. As humanity sets its sights on permanent Moon habitats, Loredo’s work addresses a fundamental enigma: how will robots and astronauts communicate within these vast, shielded underground environments? Their major contributions include the first detailed propagation analysis inside lunar caves (2025) and a groundbreaking terrestrial measurement campaign combined with ray tracing modeling (2025), which together provide the foundational physics for designing reliable communication networks in these alien spaces. This research is vital for enabling robotic exploration of lunar pits and for future human settlements, where caves offer natural protection from radiation and micrometeorites. Though early in its citation history, Loredo’s work is already recognized as essential reading for engineers and mission planners tackling the next frontier of lunar exploration. By bridging electromagnetic theory with practical mission needs, Loredo is helping to turn science fiction into engineering reality.