<ul><li>Researchers in Japan have successfully launched the world’s first wooden satellite, called LignoSat2, to test the durability of wood in space.</li><li>The satellite, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.</li><li>Wood is considered a more durable and sustainable alternative to metals in space due to its ability to withstand the harsh environment without rotting or burning.</li><li>If successful, wooden satellites could provide an environmentally friendly solution as they would burn up upon re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.</li></ul>

Timber! Japan launches world’s first wooden satellite into space

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