Innovative Wooden Satellite Launches, NEOWISE’s Legacy Ends

In this episode, we explore the launch of the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, designed to revolutionize satellite design and reduce environmental impact. We also cover SpaceX's latest resupply mission to the International Space Station, featuring student-designed experiments that could shape the future of space exploration. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Space Force's X-37B and its aerobraking maneuvers, and reflect on the legacy of NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft as it concludes its mission after 15 years of asteroid hunting.

Sources:
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-world-wooden-satellite-space.html
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SpaceX_launches_resupply_mission_to_International_Space_Station_999.html
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/space-forces-mysterious-x-37b-begins-aerobraking-to-lower-orbit-heres-how-it-works-video
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/asteroid-comet-missions/nasas-15-year-old-neowise-asteroid-hunter-meets-fiery-doom-by-burning-up-in-earths-atmosphere

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) World's first wooden satellite launched into space
(00:03:19) Space Force's mysterious X-37B begins 'aerobraking' to lower orbit. Here's how it works (video)
(00:06:09) NASA's 15-year-old NEOWISE asteroid hunter meets fiery doom by burning up in Earth's atmosphere