Why Japan Just Launched the World's First Wooden Satellite
The world's first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and logging company Sumitomo Forestry.
World’s first wooden satellite shares material with samurai sword sheaths
On Tuesday, the company’s 31st resupply mission for NASA delivered the world’s first satellite built using wooden parts. More ...
Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, will test if wood is suitable building material in space
Image Credit: University of Kyoto Japan has taken a step into sustainable space exploration by launching the world’s first ...
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The researchers found that honoki, a kind of magnolia tree native in Japan and traditionally used for sword sheaths, is ...
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From Wooden Satellites to Dark Matter: Bridging the Cosmos
In recent science news, Japan launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, testing timber for space use. The Webb ...