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ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.

30 Forbes Road, Building B

Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

May 11, 2022

VIA EDGAR

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention: Janice Adeloye

 

Re:

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.

Registration Statement on Form S-3

Filed May 4, 2022

File No. 333-264672 (the “Registration Statement”)

Acceleration Request

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In accordance with Rule 461 of the Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby respectfully requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission accelerate the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement to Friday, May 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon as thereafter practicable.

The cooperation of the staff in meeting the timetable described above is very much appreciated.

Please contact John T. Rudy of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., counsel to the Registrant, at (617) 348-3050 with any questions regarding this request.

 

Very truly yours,
ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.

/s/ Ricardo C. Rodriguez

Ricardo C. Rodriguez

Chief Financial Officer

 

cc:

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Sahir Surmeli, Esq.