FalseMyrmidon@kbin.run
on 29 May 2024 20:57
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Doesn't metal usually burn up on re-entry too?
eighty@lemmy.world
on 29 May 2024 21:20
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From the article.
The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere—potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth.
These metal particles could have a negative impact on the environment and telecommunications, the developers said as they announced the satellite’s completion on Tuesday.
wasn’t the first wooden satellite made in finland? wisa woodsat? don’t know if they ever launched it though, they went silent in 2022 after they announced they were ready for launch
threaded - newest
I can’t wait for bespoke wood paneling in my space shuttle
tfw your space shuttle is designed to burn up in the atmosphere
Hm, some did.
Not the part you’re inside, hopefully 🤞
Outer wilds vibes
The first time(s) I tried to get on the solar station, it really felt like my ship was made of wood 😅
The new Japanese Lacquer Box satellite.
It’s a strange but good idea that im glad is gaining traction.
Cheap and plentiful material, no heat or rot in space, apprently resitant to cracks, burns up on re-entry so no space trash.
Sounds like its got a lot of positives.
Doesn't metal usually burn up on re-entry too?
From the article.
Apparently, that causes radio interference, but I don’t think it lasts that long (days to hours)
That’s pretty cool! Who made the first one?
wasn’t the first wooden satellite made in finland? wisa woodsat? don’t know if they ever launched it though, they went silent in 2022 after they announced they were ready for launch
yes earthsky.org/…/first-wooden-satellite-wisa-woodsa… this is the first one built by japanese researchers, that explains the convoluted headline :D