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JAXA’s (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) LignoSat was successfully deployed from the International Space Station in December 2024. Researchers are using it to investigate the use of wood in space and the findings could one day offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional satellites.
Sensors on the satellite will be used to evaluate strain on the wood and measure its responses to temperature and radiation in space. Geomagnetic levels can be used to determine whether the geomagnetic field can penetrate the body of the wooden satellite and interfere with its technological capabilities. The data gathered from space could lead to innovative solutions for future astronauts.
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A traditional Japanese wooden joining method, the Blind Miter Dovetail Joint, is used for LignoSat to connect two wooden panels without using glue or nails,” said Andrea Lloyd, International Space Station Research Communications Team.
