They tested three types: birch, cherry and magnolia ... magnolia for its lightweight properties and resistance to cracking. The wood was processed using a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique ...

The experts tested several types of wood, including Japanese cherry, but wood from magnolia trees proved to be the most vigorous. "Wood's ability to withstand these conditions astounded us," said ...

The world’s first wooden satellite has been sent to space to prove that wood is a space-grade material, and, most importantly, biodegradable.

For the mission, many types of wood were tested, including Japanese cherry wood, before magnolia came out the winner after a year-long exposure to outer space onboard the ISS. Doi himself visited ...

On 5, 2024, Japan’s wooden satellite went up into space aboard an unmanned SpaceX rocket to test timber for space exploration. Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry developed the ...

They tested three types: birch, cherry and magnolia ... properties and resistance to cracking. The wood was processed using a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique called “sashimono ...