Senabre Pastor

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Senabre Pastor’s research focuses on the intersection of space exploration and sustainable life-support systems, with a particular emphasis on the role of controlled-environment agriculture in extraterrestrial habitats. Their most-cited work, "Greenhouse: A Strategic Element to Support Humans in Space" (2002, 7 citations), lays foundational groundwork for integrating plant-based systems into long-duration space missions. This paper argues that greenhouses are not merely supplementary but essential for recycling resources, producing food, and maintaining crew psychological well-being. By positioning closed-loop biological systems as a strategic priority, Pastor’s research has influenced subsequent studies on bioregenerative life support, particularly in the context of Mars and lunar colonization. While the citation count is modest, the work’s conceptual impact is significant, as it bridges agronomy, engineering, and human factors. Pastor’s contributions are notable for their forward-looking vision, anticipating challenges that remain central to space agencies today. Their scholarship invites students and researchers to consider how terrestrial agricultural principles can be adapted to the harsh realities of space, making them a key voice in the dialogue on sustainable off-world habitation.