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Japan to launch world’s first wooden satellite to combat space pollution

Wood samples from Kyoto University proved to be stable in space conditions; magnolia wood will produce biodegradable ash upon re-entry.
The LignoSat probe, constructed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, may open doors for wooden satellites in space exploration.
NASA and JAXA are considering launching LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, to promote sustainable spaceflight operations.

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The Guardian

Japan to launch world’s first wooden satellite to combat space pollution

The environmentally friendly LignaSat probe – set to orbit this summer – has been created to combat harmful aluminium particles

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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WION

World's 1st wooden satellite to be launched soon. Why is it significant?

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are considering launching the LignoSat probe - the world's first wooden satellite into space, in an attempt to make spaceflight operations sustainable. The tiny satellite has been built by the scientists at Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, a logging company. Scientists believe that the satellite's biodegradable nature may help preserve the Earth's environment.

2 months ago·Noida, India

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T24

Japan to launch world's first wooden satellite to fight space pollution

The eco-friendly satellite, which will enter orbit this summer, was created to combat harmful aluminum particles

2 months ago·Türkiye

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ZN.UA Зеркало недели

Япония готовит к запуску в космос первый в мире деревянный спутник

Японские ученые впервые в мире планируют запустить в космос не металлический, а деревянный спутник, передает The Guardian. Задача устройства – проверить, способны ли биоразлагаемые материалы, такие как древесина, выступать в качестве экологически чистой альтернативы металлам, из которых сейчас изготавливаются все спутники. «Все спутники, которые возвращаются в атмосферу Земли, сгорают и создают крошечные частицы оксида алюминия, которые потом пл…

2 months ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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الوطن

Creating the first wooden satellite in the world.. Environmentally friendly and protects the Earth's atmosphere

One spacecraft has sparked widespread controversy, especially because it is made of wood. The question has become whether a spacecraft made of wood that is in space can create the first wooden satellite.

2 months ago

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