ESA Forest Science Mission To Harness P-Band Radar Technology

A rendering of the Biomass satellite in orbit

A rendering of the Biomass satellite which will be orbited in April.

Credit: Airbus
TOULOUSE—Scheduled for launch in April, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Biomass mission will help scientists better understand how forests act as carbon sinks, experts said Feb. 11 as the satellite was in the final stages of preparation. The project aims to take stock of the biomass in the world's...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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