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Japanese Scientists Bet on an Ancient Material for Their New Satellite: Wood

November 05, 2024

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Scientists in Japan launched the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

John Yoon and Hisako Ueno | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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Japanese Scientists Bet on an Ancient Material for Their New Satellite: Wood

Scientists in Japan launched the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

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