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World's First Wooden Satellite Launches for Eco-Friendly Future

1/12/2025

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On December 13, 2024, the groundbreaking LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, was launched from the International Space Station. Developed by Japan's JAXA and Kyoto University, this innovative mission tests wood's resilience in the harshness of space, paving the way for eco-friendly satellite alternatives and promising a greener future for our planet. LignoSat will orbit for six months.

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On December 13, 2024, the groundbreaking LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, was launched from the International Space Station. Developed by Japan's JAXA and Kyoto University, this innovative mission tests wood's resilience in the harshness of space, paving the way for eco-friendly satellite alternatives and promising a greener future for our planet. LignoSat will orbit for six months.