Japan's LignoSat aims to mitigate the growing space junk problem, as well as environmental risks associated with atmospheric ...

Satellite was once the only Wi-Fi in outlying residential communities, but fixed wireless and 5G have become increasingly available in rural areas. These connection types use radio towers to ...

Space exploration often invokes the idea of durable, cutting-edge materials that can withstand extreme environmental ...

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

A Japanese team launched LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite, to the International Space Station (ISS). This 10-cm³ ...