Vega-C mobile gantry open on the launch pad at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana ahead of Biomass liftoff, planned for 29 April at 11:15 CEST.
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.