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Silvia Prock is a leading figure in planetary analog research, specializing in Mars mission simulation, field-testing protocols, and remote science operations. Her most-cited work, “The MARS2013 Mars Analog Mission” (2014, 40 citations), reports on a landmark four-week field test in the northern Sahara, where a field crew in Morocco conducted nineteen experiments under simulated martian surface conditions, supervised by a Mission Support Center in Innsbruck, Austria. This study established critical frameworks for real-time remote science support, communication delays, and crew autonomy—directly informing future planetary exploration strategies. Prock’s contributions have shaped how researchers design and evaluate analog missions, bridging the gap between terrestrial field tests and actual spaceflight operations. Her work is widely referenced by teams planning lunar and Martian surface activities, and she is recognized for advancing the operational realism of analog simulations. Through MARS2013 and subsequent studies, Prock has helped define best practices for mission control, field science, and cross-team coordination, making her a key resource for students and professionals in astrobiology, planetary geology, and human exploration research.