Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry developed the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, showcasing wood's potential in space technology.
Wooden satellites like LignoSat present ecological benefits as they burn up cleanly, reducing space debris pollution compared to metal counterparts.
Wood is favored for its resilience and radio wave transparency in space, making it a feasible material for building satellite components and Moon shelters.
NASA's 1962 Ranger 3 lunar probe used a balsa-wood casing, demonstrating the historical use and potential of wood in spacecraft construction.
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