Advancing In-Space Manufacturing: From 2D Materials to Next-Generation Space-Based Production

D. Niedzwiecki, V. Buvac
Goeppert LLC,

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Goeppert LLC is developing in-space manufacturing through innovative materials processing technologies designed for microgravity environments. Our company specializes in developing specialized materials processing technologies that use the unique conditions of space to produce materials with superior properties compared to terrestrial manufacturing. Current focus areas include 2D materials synthesis using specialized MOCVD furnace technology adapted for ISS deployment, where microgravity enables improved crystal quality with reduced defects and better uniformity. Our planned microgravity synthesis platform will demonstrate capabilities in producing high-quality molybdenum disulfide and other 2D materials for next-generation microelectronics applications.