This satellite can see inside forests

The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is the spacecraft capable of seeing inside forests. Launched on April 29, 2025, the 1.5-tonne probe uses an unprecedented P-band synthetic aperture radar system to pierce through thick leaf canopies and clouds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.

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