Thermo-Optical Comparison of all-Borosilicate and Borosilicate-Acrylic Hybrids for Multi-Pane Space Windows

Windows are critical components for maintaining the functionality of space stations in the demanding environment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This article considers borosilicate glass (BSG) as a compelling novel material for multi-pane fenestration, evaluating its potential to outperform traditional options like fused silica (FS). By specializing our previously-established methodological framework, we evaluate BSG in its capacity to provide greater radiation shielding than FS, in addition to its su