Mapping Tropical Forests: New 3D Mission Launches April 29
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📰 The quick summary: A new space probe will create detailed 3D maps of the world’s tropical forests to measure their carbon content and track deforestation impacts, helping protect these vital ecosystems.
📈 One key stat: Tropical forests absorb about eight billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and are often described as Earth’s green lungs, making their preservation critical for fighting climate change.
💬 One key quote: “We need to know the health of our tropical forests” says Simonetta Cheli, director of Earth Observation Programmes for ESA.
1️⃣ The big picture: Scientists are launching an innovative space mission to map and study the world’s most remote tropical forests from orbit. The Biomass probe, scheduled for launch on April 29th, will use special radar technology to peer through dense forest canopies and create unprecedented 3D maps of these vital ecosystems. For five years, this 1.25-tonne spacecraft will monitor tropical rainforests across Africa, Asia and South America, measuring their carbon content and tracking changes as deforestation continues. The mission represents a major step forward in our ability to understand and protect these crucial carbon-absorbing forests.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Advanced space technology finally enables precise measurement and monitoring of Earth’s most important forest ecosystems. The detailed 3D mapping will help quantify exactly how much carbon these forests store and track changes over time. This data proves essential for protecting forests more effectively and understanding their role in fighting climate change. The mission also advances our capabilities to assess biodiversity loss and study previously hidden forest floors, providing crucial insights for conservation efforts.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Biomass probe launches on April 29th from French Guiana aboard a VegaC rocket. After deployment, it will unfold its massive 12-meter antenna and begin sweeping over tropical forests to collect data. Scientists plan to integrate the probe’s findings with AI and machine learning to better predict future climate scenarios. This will help inform forest protection strategies and climate action planning.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Space probe to map carbon content of world’s remotest tropical forests
