The project by scientists at Kyoto University is intended to be a potential solution to the growing problem of space debris.

Made from an extremely durable wood often used for sword sheaths, the world's first satellite made from wood was launched ...

The first satellite in space made mostly of wood arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday along with other ...

In a first for the world, scientists launched a satellite made from wood into space. As it orbits the planet from some 250 ...

On Tuesday, the company’s 31st resupply mission for NASA delivered the world’s first satellite built using wooden parts. More ...

The world's first wooden satellite, a tiny Japanese spacecraft called LignoSat, arrived at the International Space Station ...

Cultural exchange sees Newcastle University Fine Art students exhibit in Japan - and art students from Kyoto, Japan, show ...

Data will be sent from the satellite to Japanese researchers to determine if it can withstand extreme changes in temperature.

The first wooden satellite was launched by Japan on Tuesday with the goal of testing the effectiveness of wood in space.

Scientists at Kyoto University expect the wooden material to burn up when the device re-enters the atmosphere – potentially ...

The first wooden satellite "LignoSat" was successfully launched to the ISS to test the possible uses of wood in space travel.

The world's first wood-panelled satellite has been launched into space to test the suitability of timber as a renewable ...