Pioneering Wooden Satellite Successfully Enters Orbit

LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, has been sent to the International Space Station and will soon be launched into Earth's orbit to test if wood can endure space conditions. Developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, the satellite aims to reduce space junk by using wood, which decomposes into water and carbon dioxide, unlike traditional aluminum satellites that release harmful particles. The project could lead to more sustainable spacecraft designs and even the possibility of growing trees on the Moon and Mars.