Biomass Satellite Mission

10.04.2025

Biomass Satellite Mission

Why in the news?                        

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch its newest space satellite, called Biomass.

About Biomass Satellite Mission:

• It is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to provide more accurate measurements of forest biomass to enhance our understanding of the carbon cycle.
• It will provide detailed 3D maps of the world's most dense and remote tropical forests.
• The mission will lift off aboard the Vega C rocket from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana.
• It will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) — a type of orbit in which satellites are in sync with the Sun — at an altitude of around 666 km.
• It is the first space satellite to carry a long-wavelength radar, called P-band.
• This special radar means that it can scan deep through the forest canopy and collect information on different parts of the forest, such as tree trunks, branches, and stems, where trees store most of their carbon.
• This will allow the satellite to provide experts on the ground with new information on forest height and above-ground forest biomass from space.
• Scientists will then be able to find out more about the state of our forests and how they are changing, and further our knowledge about the role that forests play in the carbon cycle.

                                                           Source: Indian Express

Consider the following statements regarding the Biomass Satellite Mission, recently seen in the news:

1. It is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mission.

2. It will provide detailed 3D maps of the world's most dense and remote tropical forests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

 Answer B