Why Japan Just Launched the World's First Wooden Satellite
The project by scientists at Kyoto University is intended to be a potential solution to the growing problem of space debris. Named LingoSat, the innovative satellite was launched aboard an unmanned SpaceX rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ...
First satellite made of wood launched into space
Developed by Kyoto University researchers and the Japanese timber company Sumitomo Forestry, LignoStat -- the satellite is named after the Latin word for wood -- will soon be launched into orbit about 250 miles above Earth. There, it will orbit for six ...
SpaceX launches world's first wooden satellite to International Space Station
The first satellite in space made mostly of wood arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday along with other research and supplies.
World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
World's first wood-panelled satellite launched into space
The tiny satellite built by Japan will test the suitability of timber as a renewable material in space.
Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite
The first wooden satellite was launched by Japan on Tuesday with the goal of testing the effectiveness of wood in space.
Wooden Satellite Reaches Space for the First Time
A tiny cube made of magnolia wood is headed to the International Space Station (ISS), where it will be deployed into space to test how it withstands the extreme environment. Researchers hope this experiment will pave the way for more sustainable materials in space construction.
World's First Wooden Satellite Launched Into Space
The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Japan just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space
Japanese researchers just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space, as reported by CNN. LignoSat, named after the Latin word for wood, was developed by Kyoto University and a company called Sumitomo Forestry.
Wooden Satellite Heads Into Space
The world's first wooden satellite developed by Japan is launched to space for early tests. Available now . 7 hours, 50 minutes
Japan just launched the world’s first wooden satellite into space
Japan just launched the world's first wooden satellite into orbit, and it could completely change the future of space exploration.
Temple University Expands to Kyoto
The expansion into Kyoto and the ongoing enhancements in academic programs are just the beginning. With a solid foundation in place and a clear vision for the future, Temple University, Japan Campus ...
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Space Innovations: From Timber Satellites to Global Partnerships
The world's first wooden satellite, created by Japanese researchers, has been launched to test timber for space applications.
World’s first wooden satellite launched to space
The satellite will stay in orbit for about six months once it’s deployed from the ISS later this year. Created by scientists at Kyoto University in partnership with homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry, ...
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First wood satellite launched into space
After four years in development, a wood satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, a Japanese logging ...