LignoSat: The World's First Wooden Satellite

On November 5, 2024, the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was launched into space. This mission is an early step in testing the potential use of timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

  • Developed By: Kyoto University (Japan) in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry.
  • Launch: The satellite was flown to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX mission.
  • Function: LignoSat will be released into orbit at 400 km (250 miles) above Earth to test the viability of wood as a construction material in ....
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