Biomass (satellite)

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Biomass is an Earth observing satellite planned for launch by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2024^[2] on a Vega launch vehicle.^[1]

The mission will provide the first comprehensive measurements of global forest biomass. The mission is meant to last for five years, monitoring at least eight growth cycles in the worlds’ forests.