"NASA's Groundbreaking Wooden Satellite Set for Launch"

Researchers at Kyoto University are preparing to launch a wooden satellite, called LignoSat, into space next summer in collaboration with JAXA and NASA. The satellite, made of magnolia wood, aims to address the issue of space debris and offers potential cost savings for space companies. Wood is a suitable material for space as it does not burn or rot in the absence of oxygen and living organisms. The project also explores the use of wood for spacecraft interiors to protect astronauts from radiation. The satellite will be monitored for at least six months to assess its response to extreme temperature changes.