Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, into Space
The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was launched by Japanese scientists to understand the feasibility of timber in space.
Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry jointly developed the wooden satellite, LignoSat, and sent it to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX mission. The satellite will be positioned approximately 400 kilometres above Earth.
Nov 05, 2024
ISRO Begins Groundbreaking Analogue Space Mission in Leh
ISRO announced the launch of its analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh. This innovative mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, addressing the challenges associated with establishing a base station beyond Earth. Through this initiative, ISRO seeks to gather insights and prepare for future space exploration endeavours.
The mission is developed through a partnership involving, Human Spaceflight Center, ISRO, AAKA Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Delhi and Supported by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.
The mission aims to replicate environmental conditions similar to those found on Mars and the Moon, considering Ladakh's unique climate and geography.
It focuses on the extreme temperatures of the region, which range from 3 to 35 °C in summers and −20 to −35 °C in winters, with heavy snowfall in winter months.
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