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btaf45@lemmy.world to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 2 years ago

NASA Getting Ready to Launch Wooden Satellite

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NASA Getting Ready to Launch Wooden Satellite

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btaf45@lemmy.world to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 2 years ago
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A team of researchers at Kyoto University has constructed a satellite made out of wood — and it's almost ready to fly into space.
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    Plus, it’s less likely to become space trash.

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      Why not?

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      How so?

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        Because it is less ductile and flexible than aluminum or titanium. It’s easier to decommission by burning it up in the atmosphere without leaving particles behind, and if it collides with another object, it’s more likely to be obliterated.

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