It’s a very small satellite, but still. Seems like the idea is that wood burning up in the atmosphere is a lot healthier than metal.
[image: post by Bluesky user katharinehayhoe.com: “Two master carpenters in Kyoto, who usually restore historical buildings like Nijo Castle, were enlisted to work on the satellite. The magnolia wood was processed using a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique called “sashimono,” which uses intricate joints instead of screws, nails or glue.” embedded in the post is a link to the following New York Times article, with preview text that reads, “Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.”]
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