The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

Located in a small peaceful town one hour south of Kyoto, the single story House in Heguri is a simple, minimalist home for a ...

A historic moment unfolded as the world’s first wooden satellite, the brainchild of Japanese researchers, soared into space, ushering in a new era of sustainable space exploration. The ambitious ...

Traditionally, the country’s wooden homes were constructed with an expected lifespan of 20 years, and many Japanese people would sooner rebuild their house than renovate it.

A Japanese company just built a wooden satellite and sent it to space in order to test the material’s durability. This could pave the way to more space-based structures made from wood.

Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they may not be a fit for everyone.

Among these, wooden structures built before 1965 are referred to as "kominka" (traditional Japanese houses), and it is feared that around 10,000 of these are vacant and may fall into ruin.

The palm-sized LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite developed in Japan, aims to demonstrate the potential of renewable materials in space exploration.

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto ...

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto ...