Japan to launch world’s first wooden satellite
日本将发射世界上第一颗木制卫星
Japanese scientists have successfully built the world’s first wooden satellite, called LignoSat. This project is a collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. The launch of the compact cubesat, measuring a mere four inches on each side, is scheduled for September aboard a SpaceX rocket. The construction of LignoSat marks a significant shift from traditional satellites, typically made from metals and plastic. “Satellites that are not made of metal should become mainstream,” said astronaut and Kyoto University professor Takao Doi.
日本科学家成功建造了世界上第一颗名为LignoSat的木制卫星。该项目是京都大学和住友林业的合作项目。紧凑型立方体卫星的发射计划于9月在SpaceX火箭上发射，每边只有4英寸。LignoSat的建造标志着传统卫星的重大转变，传统卫星通常由金属和塑料制成。“不是由金属制成的卫星应该成为主流，”宇航员和京都大学教授土井孝雄说。
