Martin Lara is a recognized expert in the application of perturbation theory to astrodynamics. During his PhD studies at the University of Zaragoza, he had the opportunity to collaborate with A. Deprit. Since then, he has made a variety of contributions to astrodynamics, which range from the innovative design of repeat ground track orbits based on the continuation of families of periodic orbits, in the beginning of his career, to the more recent application of perturbation theory to the mission design of artificial satellites, as well as to orbit and attitude propagation problems. He developed most of his career as the Head of the Celestial Mechanics department of Real Observatorio de la Armada, in Spain, and currently collaborates with different research groups in academia. Martin was one of the cofounders of the KePASSA series, a set of specialized meetings that focus on orbit propagation problems, is the author of the book "Hamiltonian Perturbation Solutions for Spacecraft Orbit Prediction. The Method of Lie Transforms", and was awarded by the Astrodynamics Committee of the International Astronautical Federation with the 26th John V. Breakwell Memorial Lecture: “In recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of astrodynamics, in particular, in the understanding of spacecraft orbital dynamics”. The lecture was delivered during the 72 International Astronautical Congress held in Dubai in 2021.