ESA’s Biomass satellite is  launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on a Vega-C rocket. The rocket fairing protects the satellite during liftoff but is jettisoned soon after.
Once in orbit, this latest Earth Explorer mission will provide vital insights into the health and dynamics of the world’s forests, revealing how they are changing over time and, critically, enhancing our understanding of their role in the global carbon cycle.

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