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Japan’s Wooden Satellite Survived Orbit for 116 Days. Now Scientists Want a Better Version
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
This tiny wooden cube survived space: Now scientists say it could revolutionise satellite design
A wooden satellite defied the odds in orbit, proving nature’s strength and sparking a new wave of space innovation. (Kyoto ...
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A New Satellite Material Comes Out of the Woodwork
With lessons learned from their first attempt, Kyoto University scientists hope a second CubeSat made of magnolia will spark ...
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Wood-based film extends EV battery life by 60%, withstands heat up to 572°F
MSU scientists use wood-derived lignin to create safer, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries with 60 percent improved cycle ...