​LignoSat: The First Wooden Satellite in Space

On 5th November 2024, LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was launched to test the potential of wood as a sustainable material for future space missions.

About LignoSat

  • LignoSat is a tiny Japanese satellite, measuring just 4 inches on each side and weighing 900 grams, designed to test wood’s durability in space.
  • Developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, LignoSat is the first satellite to feature panels made from a type of magnolia wood, using traditional Japanese craft techniques.
  • The satellite will remain in orbit for six months to monitor how wood behaves in the extreme conditions of space, where ....

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