Japan’s Eco-Friendly Wood Satellite Aims to Curb Space Debris

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Source: The Daily Galaxy
Japan’s Eco-Friendly Wood Satellite Aims to Curb Space Debris
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Japan plans to launch LignoSat, the world’s first magnolia-wood satellite, to curb space debris by testing biodegradable wood in space; built with Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, the mission will study how wood endures space conditions and could pave the way for greener satellite construction.

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