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Human curiosity and space research have been ongoing for ages. Scientists continuously conduct experimental missions to make successful human habitation in space possible. In line with this goal, the first Wood-Panelled satellite has now been launched.
The satellite is named "LignoSat." A team of Japanese researchers developed this satellite. The satellite weighs only 900 grams. It is made from magnolia wood, constructed through a traditional method without screws or glue. Currently, it is going toward the International Space Station as part of a SpaceX mission. Upon arrival, it will orbit the Earth.
Constructing this satellite with wood rather than metal or other materials has a specific purpose. Primarily, the satellite was designed to test the suitability of wood for building structures on the Moon and Mars. Professor Koji Murata from Kyoto University said that “the durability of wood in space is greater than on Earth, as there is no water or oxygen that can deteriorate or burn it.” Researchers hope that in the future, some metals used in space exploration could be replaced with wood.
Alongside LignoSat’s wooden panels, the satellite includes an aluminum structure and electronic components. Researchers have equipped the satellite with multiple sensors to observe how wood responds to the harsh environment of space.
Additionally, using wood in space could result in less pollution than using metal satellites, particularly in fuel requirements.
