Japan sends world's first wooden satellite into orbit

SpaceX has launched a tiny wooden probe, LignoSat, into space. Japanese scientists crafted it from durable Japanese magnolia (honoki) and assembled it without metal screws or glue.

After launch, LignoSat will remain in orbit… pic.twitter.com/s1EQ2cGDXY

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