The timber satellite has been built by researchers at Kyoto University and the logging company Sumitomo Forestry in order to test the idea of using biodegradable materials such as wood to see if they can act as environmentally friendly alternatives to the metals from which all satellites are currently constructed.

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[–] Zellith@kbin.social 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I mean.. Wooden satellites or no, it's still polluting space if it it doesn't deorbit within a reasonable time frame.

The pollutants generated upon reentry are a drop in the ocean compared to big oil and Taylor swift.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

According to the article, the alumina (?) from satellites burning up depletes the ozone layer.

Or it could be marketing from a timber company. 🤷‍♂️

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Or the entire timer industry.

Or as some call it: Big Wood.

[–] Colour_me_triggered@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago

Your mum knows about big wood....