Over 95% of French Guiana is covered in tropical forests, crucial for carbon dioxide absorption. The European Space Agency launched the Biomass satellite from Kourou to measure carbon storage in these forests. The satellite features a unique P-band radar technology, aiding in understanding carbon flows. Various European organizations collaborated on this mission, which took over a decade to prepare. The day before the launch, anticipation filled Kourou spaceport as professionals expressed both excitement and cautious optimism. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)