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Vincent Dubanchet is a leading figure in space robotics, whose work directly addresses the critical challenge of orbital debris. His research centers on the modeling, motion planning, and control of space robots designed for active debris removal (ADR) and in-orbit servicing. Dubanchet’s major contributions lie in developing sophisticated algorithms to enable a robotic arm to safely capture and control tumbling, uncontrolled debris—a task of immense complexity due to the non-cooperative nature of the target. His foundational 2015 paper, "Modeling and control of a space robot for active debris removal," has garnered 38 citations, establishing a key framework for the field. He has further advanced relative navigation with his work on DeepLO, a deep LIDAR odometry technique for space rendezvous. Notably, Dubanchet is a key contributor to the EROSS (European Robotic Orbital Support Services) project, an ambitious in-orbit demonstration mission aiming to prove the capture, refueling, and upgrade of a client satellite. Through this work, he is helping to transition critical space robotics technologies from theory to operational reality, paving the way for a more sustainable future in space.