Japan is developing wooden satellites to send into orbit by 2023 in an effort to cut down on space junk
Japan is developing wooden satellites to send into orbit by 2023 in an effort to cut down on space junk insider@insider.com (Isobel Asher Hamilton) © Provided by Business Insider Space junk is becoming an increasing concern. Getty Kyoto University is teaming up with Japanese forestry company Sumitomo Forestry to develop a wooden satellite to send into orbit. The idea is that a device made of wood could safely burn upon re-entry and would create less space junk. Space junk is becoming a growing concern amongst experts, who say it poses an environmental hazard. Kyoto Universi...