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ESA's Biomass Satellite Set for April 29 Launch

4/17/2025

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ESA's Biomass satellite is gearing up for its launch on April 29 from Kourou, French Guiana, safely nestled within the Vega-C rocket's fairing after a successful fueling. This groundbreaking mission will employ cutting-edge radar technology to unveil vital insights into forest carbon stocks and dynamics, deepening our understanding of their crucial role in the global carbon cycle.

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ESA's Biomass satellite is gearing up for its launch on April 29 from Kourou, French Guiana, safely nestled within the Vega-C rocket's fairing after a successful fueling. This groundbreaking mission will employ cutting-edge radar technology to unveil vital insights into forest carbon stocks and dynamics, deepening our understanding of their crucial role in the global carbon cycle.