Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space

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The mini-satellite was launched to test the viability of a renewable material in future space habitation and exploration.

The temperatures in the space change dramatically between -100 degrees and 100 degrees Celsius testing the durability of wood in extreme conditions.

The team of scientists crafted LignoSat from honoki wood, inspired by early wooden aircraft.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: IndiaJapan

Topics: Kyoto University Wooden satellite Sustainable space technology Space Japan space mission Worlds first wooden satellite LignoSat

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 18:10:53 (8 hours ago)

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