World's 1st Wooden Satellite Hitches a Ride to Space

World's First Wooden Satellite Hitches a Ride to Space
Japan's LignoSat aims to mitigate the growing space junk problem, as well as environmental risks associated with atmospheric re-entry.
The world’s first wooden satellite was launched into space
The satellite is made from magnolia wood, which was historically used for samurai sheaths. The world’s first wooden satellite has arrived. Stashed among three tons of cargo, this humble-looking satellite holds the promise of tackling one of space exploration’s most pressing problems: debris.
World’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, launched into space for a sustainability test
LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was successfully launched into space on Tuesday, 5th November 2024, setting a new milestone
Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space
Japanese researchers have launched LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, aiming to test the viability of timber as a sustainable material in space
Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite LignoSat To Test Timber’s Potential In Space
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, to explore timber's potential in sustainable space exploration
World's first wooden satellite launched into space by Japan
A SpaceX rocket carried the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday as part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Why Japan Just Launched Lingosat, the World's First Wooden Satellite
The tiny Japanese CubeSat was launched from Florida with the aim of bringing the space industry into a more sustainable future.
Japanese Scientists Just Launched the First Wooden Satellite Into Space
The world’s first wooden satellite has just been sent into space, and it could be a game changer. Japanese scientists have spent years developing a cube-shaped satellite that swaps metal for timber, and on Monday night,
Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat, Know Its Role in Space Junk Reduction
LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was launched on November 5, 2024, aboard a SpaceX rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with Japan’s Kyoto University and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) overseeing the project.
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 ...
World's first wooden satellite set to re-enter atmosphere
LignoSat is designed to endure extreme temperatures and space radiation, measuring how wood withstands the space environment.
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World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
The world's first wooden satellite, a tiny Japanese spacecraft called LignoSat, arrived at the International Space Station ...
LignoSat launched first wooden satellite to combat space debris; know its significance, challenges and more details
LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was launched on November 5, 2024, aboard a SpaceX rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Developed by Kyoto University and Japan Aerospace ...
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry, will be flown to the International Space Station ...
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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 ...