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NASA Getting Ready to Launch Wooden Satellite (futurism.com)

submitted 10 months ago by btaf45 to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

How so?

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[–] themeatbridge 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Because it is less ductile and flexible than aluminum or titanium. It's easier to decommission by burning it up in the atmosphere without leaving particles behind, and if it collides with another object, it's more likely to be obliterated.

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