The world's first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, aims to study how timber can help reduce space junk by burning up upon re-entry, lessening environmental impact.
LignoSat has been successfully launched as part of a broader effort to explore alternative materials for satellites, with expectations that non-metal satellites may eventually become mainstream.
The satellite's design measures just 10cm on each side, allowing researchers to analyze its strength against extreme temperatures during its forthcoming mission at the ISS.
Astronaut Takao Doi emphasized the importance of this satellite, stating that moving towards non-metal satellites is necessary for reducing the generation of harmful space debris.
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