"Japan to Launch World's First Wooden Satellite This Year"
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Researchers in Japan have developed the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which is set to launch in September aboard a SpaceX rocket. Made from magnolia wood, the satellite aims to test the viability of wood as a sustainable material in space, potentially reducing space junk and environmental impact.
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- Japanese Scientists Show Off World's First Wooden Satellite Futurism
- Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry unveil world's first wooden satellite The Japan Times
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