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For about 20 years, companies have been exploring uses for graphene, an allotrope of carbon made up of a single layer of atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice nanostructure. Its isolation an and subsequent study of the material led to a Nobel Prize in Physics for Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov at the University of Manchester. graphene is notable for its high tensile strength, electrical conductivity, transparency, and being the thinnest two-dimensional material on Earth.

Now, companies are finding more and more commercial uses for graphene, many of which are in the new space sector.

Our guest on this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast is Debbie Nelson, an Integrated Marketing Communications professional with over 20 years experience in research, networking, publications, communications and events management. Graphene and 2D materials research and commercialization news are topics in her focus at Nixene Publishing, particularly when applied to Space Transportation and Infrastructure.

The applications for graphene in space commerce are many. Its high tensile strength makes it very attractive as an additive to construction materials, and could eventually be the solution to the development of the long-discussed space elevator. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. Debbie discusses these and many of the other potential uses for graphene on the podcast.

She is also involved in the development of StellarModal, which envisions a standardized platform for commercial transport and support of space commercial activity. StellarModal is an international trade association whose mission is to promote and advocate for the advancement of transportation systems which will support the field of space-based commerce.

How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.