Japan plans to launch the world's first wooden satellite this year, in an effort to reduce the environmental impacts of reentering spacecraft.

Wood also has some benefits compared to complex alloys used in space vehicles, as it is environmentally friendly, easier to produce and can be disposed off better at the end of a satellite’s life.

Keep an eye on as I transform old, rotten wood into a stunning Japanese-style bench through intricate joinery and craftsmanship. The wood I used was salvaged from years of exposure to water and sun, ...

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced that the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat , will be launched into orbit this ...

Japan’s green-energy incentives have already led to large-scale importation of wood pellets from Canada, outsourcing deforestation and, presumably, burning fossil fuels to move all that biomass ...

Japan's 700-year legacy of sustainable wood production exemplifies harmony with nature. Through techniques like Daisugi, developed in the 14th century, they foster forests while harvesting timber ...

A joint venture between Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry and Kyoto University could result in the first use of wood as a satellite building material. Using wood … ...

The discussions centered on Japan's Act 48 of 2016, or the Act on Promotion of Use and Distribution of Legally-Harvested Wood and Wood Products. The law requires countries which export wood and wood ...

Technology Five times stronger than steel: Japan's new 'wood' New material promises to help decarbonize manufacturing Nikkei staff writers October 15, 2023 10:07 JST ...

The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024.

Cathie Wood last week made her first purchase of shares in LY Corp. in over a year, indicating a possible shift toward more positive sentiment on the operator of Yahoo! Japan and popular messaging ...