Wooden Satellites Pass Durability Test for Space Launch

Scientists from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have successfully tested the resilience of wood in simulated low earth orbit conditions, with magnolia being the most durable. They are now planning to launch a full-blown wooden satellite into orbit next year, which could be a sustainable solution to the growing satellite issue. Wooden satellites could avoid the issue of expensive and harmful aluminum waste when satellites die and fall back to Earth.