Japanese researchers just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space, as reported by CNN. LignoSat, named after the Latin word for wood, was developed by Kyoto University and a company called Sumitomo Forestry.

In a groundbreaking leap for sustainable space exploration, Japan has launched the world's first wooden satellite, aptly named

It is expected to be flown to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket and later released into an orbit about 400km (250miles) above the Earth. The satellite, made of magnolia wood, is durable and can withstand the hostile space environment,