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World's First Wooden Satellite Reaches ISS for Orbital Testing
science-and-technology1 year ago

World's First Wooden Satellite Reaches ISS for Orbital Testing

The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule. This innovative satellite, made from magnolia wood, aims to demonstrate a more sustainable and less polluting alternative to conventional aluminum satellites, which can harm the Earth's atmosphere when they burn up. LignoSat will soon be deployed from the ISS to test its durability in space, potentially paving the way for future eco-friendly space technologies.

via Space.com|
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World's First Wooden Satellite Successfully Launched into Space
science-and-technology1 year ago

World's First Wooden Satellite Successfully Launched into Space

A wooden satellite, LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, has been launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX mission. The satellite, made of magnolia wood, will be deployed to test its durability in space, potentially paving the way for more sustainable materials in space construction. Previous tests showed wood's resilience to cosmic rays and solar particles, suggesting it could reduce space debris and environmental impact compared to traditional materials. The experiment aims to explore wood's viability for future space structures, including habitats on the Moon and Mars.

via Gizmodo|
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World's First Wooden Satellite Launched for Space Exploration
science-and-technology1 year ago

World's First Wooden Satellite Launched for Space Exploration

Japan has launched a wooden satellite, LignoSat, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to test the viability of wood as a material in space. The 10 cm cubesat, made primarily of wood and solar panels, will orbit for six months, collecting data on temperature, wood expansion, geomagnetism, and hardware performance. The mission, a collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, aims to explore the environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness of wooden satellites. LignoSat will be deployed from the ISS's Japanese Experiment Module in December.

via The Register|
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