TWIL #45
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm putting my weekly newsletter together but somehow, they don't quite fit!
This week I learned that Japanese scientists have just launched a WOODEN satellite into space. They're testing whether wood is a viable material for space, and they build their satellite using traditional joint methods - with no screws or glue.
Japan launches world’s first wooden satellite, will test if wood is suitable building material in space
LignoSat’s wooden panels, is made using magnolia wood using a traditional Japanese method that avoids screws and glue. This represents a novel approach to satellite design. Researchers believe wood could one day replace certain metals in space technology
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