A group of Japanese scientists has launched the world’s first satellite model made with wooden components, marking a significant potential shift in space engineering.
The satellite, named LignoSat, was launched by a SpaceX rocket and combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, potentially paving the way for future wooden applications in space.
Professor Koji Murata highlights that the idea originated from contemplating whether human societies in space could grow trees as renewable building material, linking it to historical airplane designs.
Takao Doi's original question in 2017 sparked a serious scientific endeavor to explore the feasibility of using wood for satellites, leading to collaborations with Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry.
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