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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite into Space

1/14/2025

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Japan's groundbreaking LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, soared from the ISS in December. Crafted by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, it tests wood's resilience against space challenges like radiation and geomagnetic interference. This innovative project paves the way for future wooden satellites, with exciting plans for more launches by 2026.

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Japan's groundbreaking LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, soared from the ISS in December. Crafted by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, it tests wood's resilience against space challenges like radiation and geomagnetic interference. This innovative project paves the way for future wooden satellites, with exciting plans for more launches by 2026.