A satellite made out of wood

The BBC reports that a firm and a university in Japan are designing a satellite made out of wood.

Apart from the bespoke, hipster qualities of such a noble material, what's the point? One benefit: When the satellite is decommissioned and burns up on re-entry, it could theoretically release less toxic crap into the atmosphere …

Space junk is becoming an increasing problem as more satellites are launched into the atmosphere.