Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, will orbit Earth to test wood’s potential as a space-grade material.

The world’s first wooden satellite has been sent to space to prove that wood is a space-grade material, and, most importantly, biodegradable.

In recent science news, Japan launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, testing timber for space use. The Webb ...

The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of ...

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

The world's first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and logging company Sumitomo Forestry. The ...

In this article, we will learn what is LignoSat, its significance, its specifications, and how it will contribute to mitigating space debris issue.

LignoSat's name is based on lignum, the Latin name for 'wood'. It's a collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo ...

LignoSat is designed to endure extreme temperatures and space radiation, measuring how wood withstands the space environment.

Japan's Kyoto University launches LignoSat, the first wooden satellite in space.

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

Image Credit: University of Kyoto Japan has taken a step into sustainable space exploration by launching the world’s first ...