| Mission type | Earth observation satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | ESA |
| Mission duration | 5 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Astrobus[1] |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space (UK) |
| Launch mass | 1,170 kilograms (2,580 lb) |
| Power | 1500 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2025 (planned)[2] |
| Rocket | Vega |
| Launch site | Kourou ELV |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
| Altitude | 660 km |
Biomass is an Earth observing satellite planned for launch by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2025 from Kourou, French Guiana on a [2] on a Vega-C launch vehicle.[1]
The mission will provide the first comprehensive measurements of global forest biomass. The mission is meant to last for five years, monitoring at least eight growth cycles in the worlds’ forests.