Buckle up for an exhilarating space event! This Tuesday morning, April 29, the European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch its innovative Biomass satellite from South America, and you won’t want to miss the chance to see it live.

The action kicks off at 5:15 a.m. EDT (0915 GMT) as the Vega-C rocket lifts off from the bustling European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Tune in to Space.com for the live coverage, starting at 4:55 a.m. EDT!

This launch marks the Vega-C rocket's fourth mission and a significant comeback after a December 2022 setback during its second stage. Since then, it brilliantly completed its third flight, successfully deploying the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite.

If all goes smoothly on Tuesday, the Vega-C will release the Biomass satellite into a sun-synchronous orbit 414 miles (666 kilometers) above our planet about 57 minutes post-launch.

Weighing in at 2,490 pounds (1,130 kilograms), Biomass is a pivotal part of ESA's "Earth Explorers" series. This advanced satellite is set to conduct a five-year Earth-observation mission, focusing on our planet's forests.

Equipped with cutting-edge synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Biomass will gather crucial information about forest structures, heights, and the carbon they store, showcasing how these elements change over time. This mission promises to provide vital insights into our planet’s ecosystems and combat climate change.

Join the excitement and witness this technological marvel, playing a key role in understanding our environment better than ever!