The satellite is being developed in an effort to test the viability of using biodegradable materials, like wood, as environmentally friendly substitutes for the metals that are currently used to construct all satellites.
Researchers at Queen Mary University London have unveiled a groundbreaking treatment for a lethal form of cancer, marking a significant advancement in medical science.
US News: Japan and the US are planning to launch the world's first wooden satellite, the LignoSat probe, into space this summer. This pioneering effort aims to address the issue of space debris by using a biodegradable material. The wooden satellite, made of magnolia wood, will not cause harm to the environment when it burns up upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
The mention of magnolia, birch, or cherry wood often evokes thoughts of furniture, yet Japanese researchers have unveiled an unexpected application for wood.