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Biomass Forest Measuring Satellite Shipped to Kourou

Airbus-Built Spacecraft Slated for Launch in April

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Tom Patton
Feb 25, 2025
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Biomass, the ESA Airbus-built satellite, is on its way by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.

"The satellite’s groundbreaking technology will enable climatologists to accurately assess carbon stocks and fluxes from space.”
Alain Fauré, Airbus Defense and Space

Shipping this flagship mission is a major milestone after years of hard work and de…

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