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Context: Japanese researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have developed the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat.
This tiny cuboid craft, made from magnolia wood, measures 10 centimetres on each side and will be launched on a SpaceX rocket in September. The wooden material is expected to burn up completely upon re-entry, avoiding the creation of harmful metal particles.
Source: Th
