Consider the following statements regarding the world’s first wooden satellite,
LignoSat —
1. LignoSat is constructed from magnolia wood to test its durability and
adaptability in space.
2. It will be launched directly into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center to
monitor environmental data.
3. The use of wood in LignoSat is intended to reduce pollution risks during
reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Select the correct codes from below -
Explanation - The world's first wooden satellite LignoSat built by Japanese
researchers was launched into space in an early test of using timber in lunar and
Mars exploration. LignoSat”, a fusion of “ligno” (the Latin word for wood) and
“satellite”. It is developed through collaborative research and development by a
team comprising members from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co.
Objective — Their objective is to leverage the eco-friendliness and cost-
effectiveness of wood in space exploration. It is tasked to demonstrate the
cosmic potential of renewable material as humans explore living in space. It is
constructed from magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and adaptability. It will
first be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX rocket from
the Kennedy Space Centre. Once it reaches the ISS, it will be released from the
Japanese experiment module to test its durability and strength. Researchers will
receive data from the satellite to monitor its performance, including signs of strain
and its ability to withstand extreme temperature changes. Why is wood used?
Wooden satellites are viewed as more environmentally friendly upon reentering
the Earth's atmosphere after their mission.
Unlike metal satellites, which pose air pollution risks due to the generation of
metal particles during reentry, wooden satellites mitigate these concerns.
Explanation - The world's first wooden satellite LignoSat built by Japanese
researchers was launched into space in an early test of using timber in lunar and
Mars exploration. LignoSat”, a fusion of “ligno” (the Latin word for wood) and
“satellite”. It is developed through collaborative research and development by a
team comprising members from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co.
Objective — Their objective is to leverage the eco-friendliness and cost-
effectiveness of wood in space exploration. It is tasked to demonstrate the
cosmic potential of renewable material as humans explore living in space. It is
constructed from magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and adaptability. It will
first be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX rocket from
the Kennedy Space Centre. Once it reaches the ISS, it will be released from the
Japanese experiment module to test its durability and strength. Researchers will
receive data from the satellite to monitor its performance, including signs of strain
and its ability to withstand extreme temperature changes. Why is wood used?
Wooden satellites are viewed as more environmentally friendly upon reentering
the Earth's atmosphere after their mission.
Unlike metal satellites, which pose air pollution risks due to the generation of
metal particles during reentry, wooden satellites mitigate these concerns.
