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A wooden satellite defied the odds in orbit, proving nature’s strength and sparking a new wave of space innovation. (Kyoto ...
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
Japanese researchers have successfully launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, into space. The satellite was sent on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX mission to the International ...
A satellite made of wood has been orbiting the earth since December. Instruments are to determine how suitable the building material is for use in space travel.
LignoSat satellite: LignoSat is a small Japanese wooden satellite. It is credited as the world’s first satellite to be made of wood. The Japanese satellite was developed by Kyoto University and ...
LignoSat was deployed around 400 km above the earth's surface. The satellite will investigate the use of wood in space. It was deployed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry.
NASA has released footage showing the first-ever wooden satellite being deployed to orbit in a study to test its effectiveness as a space material.
After Japanese scientists launched the world's first wooden satellite into space last week, experts in Canada are proposing ways in which wood could become a bigger part of space exploration.
After Japanese scientists launched the world's first wooden satellite into space last week, experts in Canada are proposing ways in which wood could become a bigger part of space exploration. Made ...
The world's first wood-panelled satellite has been launched into space to test the suitability of timber as a renewable building material in future exploration of destinations like the Moon and ...
The device, dubbed LignoSat, stands out due to its unique material: wood, chosen for its potential to fully disintegrate upon atmospheric reentry. This innovation aims to address an environmental ...