World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, Launched into Space
World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, Launched into Space Key Takeaways Satellite Name LignoSat, derived from the Latin word for wood. Material Constructed from Hoonoki wood (Magnolia), chosen for its durability and stability. Launch Mission Launched aboard a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station; to be deployed in orbit for a six-month study. Goal To test wood’s performance in space as a potential material for future, eco-friendly satellites. In a groundbreaking advancement, the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been launched into space to test the feasibility of wood as a material in the harsh conditions of outer space. LignoSat was launched Monday night aboard a SpaceX mission bound for the Internation...