<p>➀ The Biomass satellite, developed by Airbus Defence and Space for the European Space Agency, is the first to create 3D maps of Earth's forests using P-band SAR technology to measure carbon storage;</p><p>➀ It will operate at 666km altitude for five years, providing unprecedented data on forest biomass changes to support climate change policies;</p><p>➂ The UK Space Agency highlights its role in advancing carbon cycle understanding, with the mission supporting 250 jobs and involving over 50 companies globally.</p>
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