World's First Wooden Satellite Reaches ISS for Pioneering Tests
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A wooden satellite, designed by Japanese researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched into orbit by SpaceX to test wood's viability for space construction. The satellite, LignoSat, aims to assess wood's ability to withstand space conditions and protect electronics, with the potential for sustainable and renewable space habitats. This innovation could influence future satellite designs and human habitation on the Moon and Mars.
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