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ESA's new Biomass satellite has released its first images, showcasing Earth's most intact ecosystems like forests, deserts, and glaciers, using advanced radar technology to provide unprecedented insights into carbon storage, climate change, and environmental health, marking a significant advancement in global environmental monitoring.
Avio's Vega rocket, set to launch the BIOMASS satellite for the European Space Agency, is facing a major setback as two propellant tanks on the fourth stage of the rocket went missing and were later found in a damaged state in a landfill. With the production lines closed, Avio is exploring options such as using old tanks or modifying the upper stage of the Vega C rocket. The ongoing issues with the Vega C rocket leave the European Space Agency with limited domestic options for launching the satellite in the near term.