Dustin Buccino
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Dustin Buccino is a planetary scientist and radio science specialist whose work centers on the use of radiometric tracking data to probe planetary interiors, atmospheres, and gravity fields. A key figure in NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) science applications, Buccino has contributed to the development and refinement of techniques that transform routine spacecraft communication signals into powerful scientific instruments. His research encompasses planetary geodesy, atmospheric occultations, and the study of solar system bodies through radio science. Among his notable contributions is the co-authored forward-looking paper "Deep Space Network Radio Science and Ground‐Based Planetary Radar in the Next Decade" (2025, 3 citations), which outlines the future of DSN-enabled science and radar investigations. Buccino’s work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the Moon, Mars, and outer planet moons, using Doppler and range measurements to infer internal structure and surface properties. His efforts help bridge the gap between engineering operations and fundamental planetary science, ensuring that decades of DSN data continue to yield new discoveries.
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