With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...

With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...

Japan's commitment to international partnerships is evident through its active participation in NASA's Artemis Program. JAXA plays a key role in developing the Lunar Gateway, a space station ...

Wooden Satellite A tiny satellite named LignoSat was launched from the International Space Station by Japan's space agency JAXA to see if wood could be utilised in satellites in place of metal.

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The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is now operating a wood satellite in orbit, made of hinoki magnolia wood panels ...

In a great breakthrough in the development of environmentally friendly space crafts, Japan has successfully placed the LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite into orbit. This unique mission was ...

In a pioneering space mission, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched LignoSat, a satellite constructed from wood, into Earth's orbit in December 2024. This innovative approach aims ...

Internal view of LignoSat’s structure shows the relationship among wooden panels, aluminum frames, and stainless-steel shafts. Credit: Kyoto University In an unparalleled leap for space exploration ...

The mission was carried out by Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). LignoSat was deployed around 400 km above the earth's surface. The satellite will investigate the use of wood in space.

Japan's wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been deployed into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS). LignoSat (pic credit: Kyoto University) - click to enlarge LignoSat was sent to the ISS in ...