First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth

Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the ...
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A Japanese team is about to launch the first wooden satellite, it could save the planet from space debris!

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 ...

Japan ‘skips’ on artificial intelligence and launches a wooden box into space

Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris.
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Japan prepares to launch world’s first wooden satellite to combat space pollution

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.
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Japan’s Wooden Satellite Survived Orbit for 116 Days. Now Scientists Want a Better Version

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 ...