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Hydrogen Detection Tape Saves Time and Lives
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
During the Space Shuttle Program, NASA relied on liquid hydrogen to fuel rocket launches, but the element_s propensity to leak and its flammability meant miles of pipeline had to be inspected routinely. To make the process more efficient, Kennedy Space Center collaborated with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop a color-changing hydrogen detection tape. UCF chemist Nahid Mohajeri now sells the tape to industrial plants through her company, HySense Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida.