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. By monitoring the satellite’s response to space conditions like radiation and temperature, researchers [...]