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"Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry announced Tuesday the completion of
LignoSat, the world's first wooden artificial satellite.
LignoSat will launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the
International Space Station in September, with deployment from the Japanese
Experiment Module Kibo slated for approximately one month later.
With development beginning in April 2020, LignoSat is crafted from magnolia
wood, selected for its strength and workability after space exposure tests were
conducted on cherry, birch and magnolia wood chips. The wood was sourced from
Sumitomo Forestry’s company forest.
The 10-cubic-centimeter probe was assembled using a traditional Japanese
technique that doesn't require any screws or glue and is equipped with external
solar panels. Ground tests confirmed that the wood would not adversely affect
astronauts' health and safety, as well as precision equipment and optical
components."
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