ESA’s New Biomass Launched to Map Forests’ Carbon

ESA’s Biomass satellite launched from Kourou on the Vega-C VV26 mission to map forest carbon, strengthening Europe’s independent access to space with Avio
ESA’s Biomass satellite launched from Kourou on the Vega-C VV26 mission to map forest carbon, strengthening Europe’s independent access to space with Avio
The signature paves the way for the small constellation of two Earth observation satellites. The Harmony mission is slated to launch in 2029
During a surprising presentation, PLD unveiled its ambitious plans for the future, including a family of rockets and the first European private crewed capsule
These measurements have confirmed the effectiveness of Orion's radiation shielding and will help develop further exposure mitigation strategies
The two European companies will develop a Surveillance Command and Control software for satellites, leveraging Exotrail's spacetower and Thales' OPEN SCC
The Swedish Esrange Space Center and the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia, will both be hosting Firefly Alpha launches by 2026
The Flight Ticket Initiative, supporting industries's need for tech testing in space, will lean on these launch providers as part of the ESA Boost! program
Advancements include the signing of contracts for LEO cargo return vehicles, the signing of the Zero Debris Charter, and the ESA Vigil solar monitoring mission
The European space launch industry faces a number of challenges, including a technology gap with the United States and China
In a historic decision, ESA grants Avio the autonomy to commercialize Vega launchers independently, marking a significant shift in the European space sector