Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

Japan plans a 2023 launch of the world's first satellite made out of wood.

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A Japanese company and Kyoto University have joined forces to develop what they hope will be the world's first satellites made out of wood by 2023.

Sumitomo Forestry said it has started research on tree growth and the use of wood materials in space.

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Source: BBC News

 

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