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Space Origami

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Astronauts Fly Paper Plane From Space

— March 27, 2008 — Unique
Japanese scientists and origami masters are hoping to launch a paper airplane from space in order to learn from its trip back to Earth. Insisting it's not a joke, a prototype passed a durability feasibility studies, and a well-known astronaut is interested in trying it out.

A successful flight by an origami plane could have far-reaching ideas for re-entry vehicles and space probes for upper atmospheric exploration.

"Shinji Suzuki, a professor at Tokyo University's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics said he was skeptical a decade ago when he first discussed with experts the idea of sending into space a craft made in the tradition of Japan's ancient art of paper folding," AOL news wrote. "'It sounded like a simply impossible, crazy idea,' Suzuki said. 'I gave it some more thought, and came to think it may not be ridiculous after all, and could very well survive if it comes down extremely slowly.'"

In a test in early February, the prototype which about 2.8 inches long and 2 inches wide, survived Mach 7 speeds, broiling 446 degree temperatures in a hypersonic wind tunnel approximating it would face entering Earth's atmosphere. The only problem is there's no way to track the paper craft or predict when or where they may land. But knowing the creative Japanese, they'll figure it out.



Trend Themes
1. Space Origami Applications - Innovative re-entry vehicles and space probes for upper atmospheric exploration utilizing paper folding techniques.
2. Innovative Material Durability - The development of durable materials like paper that have high-performing characteristics in extreme conditions.
3. Environmental-friendly Technology - Development and utilization of eco-friendly technologies for space exploration, such as sustainable materials like paper.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace Industry - The aerospace industry can explore this application of origami technology to develop innovative and eco-friendly solutions for space exploration.
2. Material Science Industry - The material science industry can explore the development of durable and high-performing materials for extreme conditions based on the characteristics of paper.
3. Art and Design Industry - The art and design industry can leverage traditional art forms like origami to inspire innovation and use in untraditional applications.
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