"World's First Wooden Satellite Set to Launch in 2024 to Combat Space Pollution"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Interesting Engineering
Scientists are on the verge of launching the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat2, in the summer of 2024, with NASA and JAXA collaborating on the project. Kyoto University achieved a significant milestone by testing wood samples at the International Space Station as part of the LignoStella Space Wood Project, which aimed to examine the endurance of different wood types in space.