<ul><li>The world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been deployed to Earth orbit from the International Space Station.</li><li>The satellite, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, aims to investigate the performance of wooden satellites in space.</li><li>Constructed with traditional Japanese techniques using hinoki wood, LignoSat will gather data on its performance in the harsh space conditions.</li><li>Wooden satellites have the advantage of complete disintegration and minimal environmental impact at the end of their life, potentially reducing space junk.</li></ul>

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