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World's 1st wooden satellite deploys from ISS to demonstrate cleaner spacecraft tech (photo)

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An experimental satellite made of wood has been deployed from the International Space Station .

The 1U cubesat will remain in space for about six months before it gets pulled back into Earth 's atmosphere by drag.

Researchers will measure the response of LignoSat 's magnolia-wood body to the temperature swings and high radiation levels in near- Earth space.

The mission might open new avenues for spacecraft design.

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