Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the ...
Japan is preparing to launch the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, later this year. Made from magnolia wood, the satellite aims to tackle the growing issue of space pollution, particularly the ...
Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris.
Japan is preparing to launch the world’s first wooden satellite this year, a pioneering project aimed at reducing space pollution caused by conventional metal satellites.
Takao Doi’s dream is to go to the Moon and plant a tree. The former astronaut is inspired by ancient wooden shrines and temples in Kyoto, Japan, that have lasted more than a thousand years. “If we can ...