Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

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The satellite dubbed LignoSat, which was a collaboration between Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.

Japan has successfully launched the world's first satellite that's made out of wood.

Japan has successfully launched the world's first satellite made of wood.

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Author / Journalist: Victor Tangermann

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesJapan

Topics: Wood Off World Satellites The digest

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 18:23:05 (2 weeks ago)

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