While most satellites launched into Earth's orbit are large and made of metal, Japanese scientists are carving a new path with their plan to launch the world's first wooden satellite, which is no larger than a small box. Eric Sorensen explains how and why they are conducting this unusual experiment.
01:52 | March 3, 202402:26 | March 5, 202402:06 | March 3, 2024While most satellites launched into Earth's orbit are large and made of metal, Japanese scientists are carving a new path with their plan to launch the world's first wooden satellite, which is no larger than a small box.
Eric Sorensen explains how and why they are conducting this unusual experiment.While most satellites launched into Earth's orbit are large and made of metal, Japanese scientists are carving a new path with their plan to launch the world's first wooden satellite, which is no larger than a small box. Eric Sorensen explains how and why they are conducting this unusual experiment.