Japan to Launch World's 1st Wooden Satellite "LignoSat" in September
Japan to Launch
World's 1st Wooden Satellite "
LignoSat
"
in September
Japan will launch the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, in September. Developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry.
Japan will launch the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, in September. Developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry.
LignoSat is a 4-inch cube, weighing 2 pounds, crafted from magnolia wood using traditional Japanese techniques.
LignoSat is a 4-inch cube, weighing 2 pounds, crafted from magnolia wood using traditional Japanese techniques.
Equipped with solar panels, LignoSat will be deployed from Japan's Kibo module on the ISS to test wood's durability in space.
Equipped with solar panels, LignoSat will be deployed from Japan's Kibo module on the ISS to test wood's durability in space.
Researchers will study wood expansion, contraction, degradation, and electronic performance in the harsh space environment.
Researchers will study wood expansion, contraction, degradation, and electronic performance in the harsh space environment.
Success could reduce environmental impact from satellite reentries and pave the way for wooden habitats on the moon and Mars.
Success could reduce environmental impact from satellite reentries and pave the way for wooden habitats on the moon and Mars.
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