Which country aims to launch the world's first wood-based space satellite by 2023 to combat the problem of space junk?
Correct answer: B. Japan
- A. China
- B. Japan
- C. Russia
- D. Iran
Explanation
Japan planned the world’s first wooden satellite, known as LignoSat, to reduce pollution from discarded spacecraft. The project used wood as an alternative material for small satellites and was targeted for launch around 2023.
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