Science says: Graphene promises success in space
A collaboration between the Graphene Flagship and the European Space Agency, which tested graphene for different space-related applications, showed extremely good results (publishing date: 15 December 2017).
Graphene's excellent thermal properties are promising for improving the performance of loop heat pipes, thermal management systems used in aerospace and satellite applications. Graphene could also have a use in space propulsion, due to its lightness and strong interaction with light.
"We are aiming at an increased lifetime and an improved autonomy of the satellites and space probes. By adding graphene, we will have a more reliable loop heat pipe, capable to operate autonomously in space," said Dr Marco Molina, Chief Technical Officer of Leonardo's space line of business.
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Credit: Graphene Flagship
Background: The Graphene Flagship is a Future and Emerging Technology Flagship by the European Commission.
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