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Lignosat

10 Jun,2024 Download Pdf 1 Min Read

LignoSat is a tiny cuboid satellite measuring 10 cm on each side, made from magnolia wood.

It was developed through a collaboration between researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry in Japan.

The main goals of LignoSat are to promote the eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of using wood for satellite construction.

LignoSat is designed to completely burn up upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, releasing only water vapor and carbon dioxide, in an effort to combat space debris and pollution.

LignoSat is scheduled to be launched on a SpaceX rocket in September 2024 and will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS).

The use of a natural, biodegradable material like wood for satellite construction is an innovative approach aimed at making space exploration and technology more environmentally sustainable.

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