science news desk,Japanese scientists have launched the world’s first wooden satellite. This satellite named gnoSat was placed on a SpaceX rocket and sent to space. According to reports, this satellite has been created by a joint team of researchers from Kyoto University and house-building company Sumitomo Forestry. This satellite has been launched for the International Space Station (ISS).
What will a satellite made of wood do in space?
LignoSat is named after the Latin word for wood. It will be released from the space station in the coming weeks. It will remain in the room for six months. This satellite will stay on the ISS and test how well this material can withstand the extreme environment of space.
Know what is the purpose of this mission
Former Japanese shuttle astronaut Takao Doi was part of the research team at Kyoto University. He told that we want to find out whether wood can be used in space or not. That’s why we have made this wooden satellite.
That’s why wood was used
At the same time, Forest Science Professor Koji Murata said that wood can work better in space. This is because there is nothing there that would cause it to rot or catch fire. The wood used in this satellite comes from a magnolia tree – Japanese honoki. It is easy to process and does not break easily. According to research, wooden satellites can provide benefits even at the end of their life. This will not cause any harm to the Earth’s atmosphere. But when other satellites burn, polluting metal particles are released.
