Which of the following countries will launch the first ever wood-based satellite by 2023 to reduce space debris?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Japan.
- Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry company and Kyoto University aim to launch the world’s first wood-based space satellite by 2023 to combat the problem of space junk.
- Japan to launch the world's first "wooden" satellite in 2023, as its development team aims to harness the environmental friendliness and low cost of wood in space development.