The world’s first wooden satellite, developed by Japanese scientists, launched into space atop a SpaceX rocket. Orbiting Earth for six months, it will test wood’s resilience to space conditions.

<p>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeEkfM0k7rQ">world’s first wooden satellite</a>, developed by Japanese scientists, launched into space atop a SpaceX rocket. Orbiting Earth for six months, it will test wood’s resilience to space conditions.</p>

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