In a first, the world’s first wooden satellite was launched by a SpaceX rocket. This was a historic development using traditional materials and advanced space technology. This clever leap into sustainable space exploration is a game changer in thinking about how we might put satellites together and manage space junk. The Rise of Wooden SatellitesThe brilliant minds of Kyoto University have come up with the “LignoSat”, a wooden structure having a volume of 10 cm cube. This satellite is designed for complete burn up in the atmosphere. It was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. [caption id…