UK-built satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time
London, April 29 (Hibya) – A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the world’s first to measure the state of Earth’s forests in 3D from space.
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Biomass Earth observation mission, successfully launched from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, aims to improve understanding of the world’s forests and their role in the carbon cycle.
The mission will use advanced radar technology to reveal new insights into forests, including their size, weight, and areas of deforestation.
UK Space Agency CEO Dr. Paul Bate said, “The Biomass satellite represents a major leap in our ability to understand Earth’s carbon cycle. By mapping the world’s forests with unprecedented detail from space, it will provide critical insights into how our planet is responding to climate change and help scientists, policymakers, and conservationists take informed action.”
British News Agency
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