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ESA Launches Biomass Satellite to Combat Climate Change

5/1/2025

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On April 29, 2025, the European Space Agency successfully launched the Biomass satellite from French Guiana. This groundbreaking satellite, armed with advanced radar technology, will measure forest biomass, shedding light on carbon storage. By deepening our understanding of forests' vital roles in the carbon cycle, this mission seeks to combat the pressing challenges of climate change and deforestation.

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On April 29, 2025, the European Space Agency successfully launched the Biomass satellite from French Guiana. This groundbreaking satellite, armed with advanced radar technology, will measure forest biomass, shedding light on carbon storage. By deepening our understanding of forests' vital roles in the carbon cycle, this mission seeks to combat the pressing challenges of climate change and deforestation.