Vega-CC VV26 with Biomass - Mobile gantry retraction

Vega-CC VV26 with Biomass - Mobile gantry retraction at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on 29 April 2025. Once in orbit, this latest Earth Explorer mission will provide vital insights into the health and dynamics of the world’s forests, revealing how they are changing over time and, critically, enhancing our understanding of their role in the global carbon cycle.