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Dr. M. Fujimoto is a leading figure in space exploration and planetary protection, whose work bridges critical policy and cutting-edge engineering. Their research centers on two key areas: the international governance of space activities and the development of advanced sampling technologies for extraterrestrial bodies. Dr. Fujimoto’s most cited work, “Planetary protection: an international concern and responsibility” (2023, 26 citations), establishes them as a key voice in the ethical and scientific frameworks necessary to safeguard scientific integrity as space becomes increasingly accessible to both traditional and new actors. This contribution underscores their commitment to responsible exploration. On the engineering front, Dr. Fujimoto is instrumental in the JAXA-led Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, contributing to the design and fabrication of the NASA-provided Pneumatic Sampler (P-Sampler), detailed in their 2020 paper (16 citations). This innovative tool is designed to capture surface material from Phobos, a critical step toward returning the first samples from a Martian moon. By uniting policy foresight with hands-on mission development, Dr. Fujimoto’s work is shaping both the protocols and the tools that will define humanity’s next era of deep-space exploration.