China to launch plywood rockets into space China has started making the outer shell of space rocket sheets from plywood to reduce production costs. The main load during launch is taken by the inner metal frame. According to the developers, the wooden structure is not inferior to the traditional composite sheets in terms of weight, rigidity, radio transparency and the ability to reduce noise levels. The company cites the savings as the main advantage of the new technology. The use of plywood can significantly reduce the costs and time of sheet production. The development became part of a plan to create inexpensive launch vehicles for regular commercial launches.

China to launch plywood rockets into space China has started making the outer shell of space rocket sheets from plywood to reduce production costs. The main load during launch is taken by the inner metal frame. According to the developers, the wooden structure is not inferior to the traditional composite sheets in terms of weight, rigidity, radio transparency and the ability to reduce noise levels. The company cites the savings as the main advantage of the new technology. The use of plywood can significantly reduce the costs and time of sheet production. The development became part of a plan to create inexpensive launch vehicles for regular commercial launches.