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Japan to Send Peace Message from Space on a Paper Airplane

This week, researchers in the Tokyo area are testing an ultra-strong, heat-resistant paper airplane for space flight in a high-speed wind tunnel. The plane is shaped like a space shuttle and can endure Mach 7 winds. Since they don't know exactly where on earth it will land upon execution, they're going to write a universal peace message that will warm the hearts of humans and aliens alike. Japan Origami Airplane Association via Pink Tentacle

2:30 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By LISA KATAYAMA
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