On this week's episode, Alex dives into Japan's Lignosat mission from JAXA!

• LignoSat is a wooden CubeSat launched from the International Space Station on December 13, 2024.
• LignoSat aims to test wood as a sustainable, thermally insulating alternative to traditional space materials like aluminum and titanium.
• Previous research by Kyoto University showed wood's resilience to space conditions over 10 months.
• The mission could reduce orbital debris and environmental impacts of re-entry.

We also recognize the major job changes in the space industry since the start of the year and invite space professionals to network here on Today In Space! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com if you're interested in sharing your Space Industry story and promote what you're working on next in an episode of People of Science. Here to give you a voice and to share your experience to an awesome space community!

Sources:

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2313374120
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/05/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-launched-into-space
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3qzd5ql9o
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-spacex-launch-3-tons-of-cargo-to-iss-today
https://youtu.be/u1NJmz5m7zY?si=V7BXQ_OdYhRaDmC9

https://digital.wpi.edu/concern/student_works/xp68kh975?locale=en

Keywords:

wooden CubeSat, space material, thermal insulation, sustainably sourced, orbital debris, re-entry safety, space industry changes, job opportunities, material science, environmental impact, space exploration, CubeSat project, space research, wood properties, space innovation

Timestamps:

00:00 Lignosat Mission Overview
01:42 Background and Launch Details
02:26 Space Industry Job Transitions
03:26 Why Wood is a Great Space Material
05:54 Environmental Benefits of Wood in Space
10:15 Challenges and Future Prospects
11:30 NEW 3D Printing Blog is up from AG3D!

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