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GVC-System: Stratospheric Buoyancy via Structural Vacuum and Graphene Nanomaterials.

Authors: Juan Torregrosa, Francisco;

GVC-System: Stratospheric Buoyancy via Structural Vacuum and Graphene Nanomaterials.

Abstract

Este documento describe un cambio de paradigma en la infraestructura aeroespacial: la creación de Aeróstatos de Vacío (Vacuum Balloons) mediante el uso de nanoesferas y aerogeles de grafeno. El concepto propone una estructura de volumen rígido y densidad ultrabaja que, al ser sellada al vacío en condiciones de microgravedad orbital, adquiere una flotabilidad máxima teórica según el principio de Arquímedes. A diferencia de los aeróstatos convencionales que dependen de gases ligeros (Helio/Hidrógeno), el sistema GVC utiliza el vacío absoluto como vector de sustentación. La implementación técnica se basa en: Sustentación: Un esqueleto de aerogel de grafeno capaz de resistir el pandeo estructural bajo presiones diferenciales. Estanqueidad: Un recubrimiento de láminas de grafeno monocapa que garantiza la impermeabilidad atómica y el mantenimiento del vacío interno. Logística: Fabricación y sellado en el espacio exterior con despliegue controlado hacia la estratosfera terrestre. Este sistema está diseñado para servir como plataforma permanente de telecomunicaciones (Pseudo-satélites de baja altura) y como puertos de lanzamiento de bajo coste para la exploración espacial, eliminando la dependencia de combustibles fósiles en la fase inicial de ascenso atmosférico.

This document describes a paradigm shift in aerospace infrastructure: the creation of Vacuum Balloons using graphene nanospheres and aerogels. The concept proposes a rigid volume structure with ultra-low density that, when vacuum-sealed under orbital microgravity conditions, achieves maximum theoretical buoyancy according to Archimedes' principle. Unlike conventional balloons that rely on light gases (Helium/Hydrogen), the GVC system uses absolute vacuum as a lift vector. The technical implementation is based on: Lift: A graphene aerogel skeleton capable of resisting structural buckling under differential pressures. Sealing: A monolayer graphene sheet coating ensures atomic impermeability and maintains the internal vacuum. Logistics: Manufacturing and sealing in outer space with controlled deployment to the Earth's stratosphere. This system is designed to serve as a permanent telecommunications platform (low-altitude pseudo-satellites) and as low-cost launch sites for space exploration, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels during the initial atmospheric ascent phase.

Keywords

Stratospheric Infrastructure, Graphene, Aerospace Nanotechnology, Structural Buoyancy, Orbital Manufacturing, Vacuum Aerogel

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