A New Generation of Satellite Sensors Based on Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes: A Review

Researchers and the space industry benefit greatly from the development and research of new sensors based on carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) in 1-D and 2-D. Despite new CNMs having numerous advantages, developing sensors based on these materials still faces numerous challenges due to their needs of precision, reliability, and durability. Due to the unique structure of 1-D and 2-D CNMs such as graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), their intrinsic characteristics can be used for the development of high-performance sensors. Therefore, such materials have recently been used to produce cutting-edge sensor technology for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and very low Earth orbit (VLEO). In this article, we explain the importance of CNMs-based sensors in satellite and space transportation. A key benefit of these new CNM-based sensors is that they can detect signals with high accuracy and reliability, which makes it easier for researchers to choose and manufacture sensor materials.