Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54pm on 08 Nov 2024,Friday International
Japan’s Kyoto University has successfully launched the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, aboard a SpaceX rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The 10 cm box-like satellite, designed as part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station, is made of wood and aims to burn up upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. This innovative approach could help reduce metal particle generation when satellites are decommissioned, potentially minimizing environmental and telecommunications risks. The satellite will be tested in space for durability, with data sent back to researchers to assess its resilience to temperature extremes and other stresses.
