World's First Wooden Satellite Launches into Space! 🌳

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Summary:

  1. Historic Launch
    SpaceX has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wood-paneled satellite, to test wood as a renewable building material for future space missions.

  2. Made from Magnolia
    The satellite, weighing just 900g, features panels constructed from magnolia wood, made using traditional methods without screws or glue.

  3. Durability in Space
    Researchers note that wood is more durable in space due to the absence of water and oxygen, which can cause rot and combustion on Earth.

  4. Future Potential
    The project aims to explore the feasibility of using wood in space construction, potentially leading to sustainable habitats on the Moon or Mars.

  5. Monitoring Space Conditions
    LignoSat is equipped with sensors to observe how its wood panels react to the harsh conditions of space during its six-month orbit around Earth.

Read more at: BBC News