The Journal of Space Commerce

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Superior Graphene Aerogel to be Produced Aboard ISS

Stanford and UC Berkeley Collaborate on the Investigation

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Tom Patton
Aug 29, 2023
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NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg works on an experiment from Stanford University that aims to synthesize graphene aerogel in space.

Graphene aerogel is a remarkable lightweight material that is both thermally insulating and electrically conductive. This makes it appealing for use in a wide variety of applications—from improved energy storage in batteries to b…

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