SciTech Daily · 3h
What Happens When You Launch a Wooden Satellite Into Space? JAXA Finds Out
In a pioneering space mission, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched LignoSat, a satellite constructed from wood, into Earth's orbit in December 2024. This innovative approach aims to assess the viability of wood as a sustainable alternative to traditional satellite materials.
Daijiworld · 1d
Revolutionizing space sustainability: World's first wooden satellite in orbit
The innovative LignoSat, the first satellite made of wood, is now orbiting Earth. Launched as part of a five-CubeSat mission, it currently orbits 400 kilometers above the planet. It was transported to the International Space Station (ISS) last November aboard a
newsbytesapp.com · 2d
World's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, deployed in space
The world's first-ever wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been successfully deployed into Earth's orbit. The satellite was placed into Earth's orbit last month from the International Space Station, NASA revealed in a blog post shared Tuesday.
in.mashable · 2d
World's First Wooden Satellite Deployed In Space; NASA Ready To Test Its Durability
The world's first wooden satellite developed by Japan has been exposed to space. The Lignosat was deployed alongside four cubesats from the International Space Station (ISS) in December 2024 to test alternatives to conventional satellites. It was developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry after wood quality was tested in space.
moneycontrol.com · 1d
'Blazing a trail for sustainable space exploration': World’s first wooden satellite deployed into Earth’s orbit
Meet LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, orbiting Earth to test wood's durability in space and promote sustainable space technology, reducing environmental impact and space debris.
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