Unique among the myriad of items the mission carried is the first satellite made from wood, a palm-sized cube called the LignoStat. Developed by Kyoto University researchers and the Japanese ...
In a first for the world, scientists launched a satellite made from wood into space. As it orbits the planet from some 250 miles away, researchers will study whether wood is sturdy enough for space.
The wood was processed using a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique called “sashimono,” which uses intricate joints instead of screws, nails or glue to assemble furniture and wooden ...