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- NASA and Japan set to launch the world’s first wooden satellite.
- To combat space debris, Japan and the United States will launch the world’s first wooden satellite, the LingoSat probe, into space.
- It has been created from magnolia wood, which is known for its stability and resistance to cracks.
- It is a joint venture between Japanese scientists and their American counterparts.
- Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have collaborated to construct this timber satellite.
- Their ingenious solution will replace traditional metal components with biodegradable materials.
- Takao Doi, a Japanese aerospace engineer, has cautioned the world about the detrimental effects of existing satellites.
- At present, the satellites generate aluminium particles while re-entering the atmosphere of Earth. It is injurious to the earth’s upper layer.
- This innovation will spark hope that satellites and other technology can remain operational even after the depletion of non-biodegradable resources.
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