US EditionWorld's first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers
- Japanese researchers have developed the world's first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, to be launched by SpaceX in September. The satellite aims to utilize wood's eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness in space development.
- LignoSat is expected to burn up completely upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere, potentially mitigating metal particle generation from retired satellites.
- The team plans to hand the LignoSat over to space agency JAXA for its launch to the International Space Station on a SpaceX rocket from Kennedy Space Center.
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Japanese Scientists Show Off World's First Wooden Satellite
LignoSat A team of Japanese scientists has finished constructing the world's first wooden satellite, Agence France-Presse reports. The satellite dubbed LignoSat, a collaboration between Kyoto University and the company Sumitomo Forestry, is reportedly slated for launch in September onboard a SpaceX rocket. If successful, the tiny cubesat — seriously, the lil' guy measures just four inches on each side! — could represent a major breakthrough in s…
The cuboid satellite made of Magnolia wood has just a ten centimeter edge length.
There is one problem with normal satellites: When they re-enter the atmosphere, they release metal particles, which in turn have an impact on the environment. A wood alternative from Japan is now intended to remedy the situation.
Kyoto University has built the 'LignoSat', a 10-centimeter cube, to assess the potential of wood in space. One of the objectives is to ensure the sustainability of the planet.
Japanese researchers have built a satellite made of wood for the first time. The cubic satellite with a side length of ten centimeters will be launched into space by a SpaceX rocket in September, said its builders, scientists from Kyoto University and the timber company Sumitomo Forestry on Tuesday. They are pursuing the new construction method with the aim of reducing space debris in Earth's atmosphere. When re-entering this atmosphere, the mag…
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