Arianespace Gears Up For Biomass Satellite Launch On Vega C

A rendering of the Biomass satellite which will be orbited in April.  Credit: Airbus

Artist's concept of Biomass.

Credit: Airbus
LYON, France—Arianespace is planning to launch Biomass, an Earth observation satellite designed to measure how forests act as carbon sinks, on a medium-lift Vega C from Kourou, French Guiana, on April 29. For the launcher, the mission will be noteworthy in two ways. First, the European Space Agency...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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