KYOTO (Reuters) - The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space.

The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was yesterday launched into space, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto ...

Made from an extremely durable wood often used for sword sheaths, the world's first satellite made from wood was launched into space on Monday.

The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been successfully launched into space and is set to re-enter the atmosphere without leaving space debris.

The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

KYOTO — The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by ...