Japan’s impressive creation!
Did you know Japan just made the world’s first wooden satellite? It’s called LignoSat, and it was created by smart scientists at Kyoto University.
But why use wood? They want to see if wood can be used in space for future missions, like going to the moon or even Mars!
LignoSat was launched into space, and it was sent to the International Space Station (ISS). After a month, it will be sent into orbit, flying around Earth!
For six months, LignoSat will experience hot and cold temperatures. It will send information back to Earth's scientists, who will check whether the wood stays strong or cracks.
About LignoSat.
LignoSat is built without glue or screws! The scientists used a traditional Japanese way to put the wood together.
While most of the satellite is made of wood, LignoSat also has regular metal parts and electronics to ensure they work.
LignoSat has sensors to see how the wood reacts to the harsh conditions in space.
Wood in space!
Wood in space might sound weird, but it could be a great idea! In space, there’s no water or air to make wood rot or catch fire. And when wooden satellites fall back to Earth, they would burn up without causing as much pollution as metal ones. That’s better for our planet!
LignoSat is an exciting step toward using wood for space exploration! Who knows what other amazing things we can do with wood in space?
