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World's 1st wooden satellite deploys from ISS to demonstrate cleaner spacecraft tech (photo)
LignoSat's six-month mission will demonstrate whether wood could help reduce the environmental impact of spaceflight in the future.
JAXA's first wooden satellite deploys from space station
In December 2024, five CubeSats deployed into Earth's orbit from the International Space Station. Among them was LignoSat, a wooden satellite from JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) that investigates the use of wood in space.
First Wooden Satellite Deployed Into Earth's Orbit, May Transform Space Exploration
The world's first wooden satellite LignoSat was among the five CubeSats deployed into the Earth's orbit last month, above 400 km above the planet.
World's First Wooden Satellite Deployed In Space; NASA Ready To Test Its Durability
The world's first wooden satellite developed by Japan has been exposed to space. The Lignosat was deployed alongside four cubesats from the International Space Station (ISS) in December 2024 to test alternatives to conventional satellites. It was developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry after wood quality was tested in space.
World's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, deployed in space
The world's first-ever wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been successfully deployed into Earth's orbit. The satellite was placed into Earth's orbit last month from the International Space Station, NASA revealed in a blog post shared Tuesday.
Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space Station
The world's first wooden satellite has officially been deployed. Built by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the timber-clad device hitched a ride on a SpaceX mission which brought it to the International Space Station last November.
What Happens When You Launch a Wooden Satellite Into Space? JAXA Finds Out
In a pioneering space mission, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched LignoSat, a satellite constructed from wood, into Earth's orbit in December 2024. This innovative approach aims to assess the viability of wood as a sustainable alternative to traditional satellite materials.
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Japan's Innovative Wooden Satellite LignoSat Successfully Launched
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
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LignoSat is a small Japanese wooden satellite. It is credited as the world's first satellite to be made of wood. The Japanese ...