The forest space age needs eyes on the ground
Briefly

This year, notable investments totaling US$2 billion are being made in satellite radar technology aimed at measuring forests on Earth. The launch includes the 'NISAR' satellite developed by India and the US, complementing the European Space Agency's 'Biomass' satellite. These projects enhance global cooperation to monitor forest ecosystems, which is critical for tackling climate change and biodiversity preservation. The coordination among space agencies is a promising step toward maintaining sustainable forest management and contributing to environmental health on a worldwide scale.
This year, space agencies are launching US$2 billion worth of satellite radars to measure Earth's forests, marking a significant advancement in international collaborative efforts against climate change.
The 'NISAR' satellite, developed by India and the United States, along with the European Space Agency's 'Biomass,' represents a united global effort to monitor forest health and biodiversity.
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