Biomass is a renewable source of energy derived from organic materials, such as plants, animal waste, and wood.

CryoSat is an ESA programme to monitor variations in the extent and thickness of polar ice through use of a satellite in low Earth orbit.

Earth observation (EO) is the gathering of information about the physical, chemical, and biological systems of the planet Earth.

Falcon 9 is a two-stage reusable rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX, a private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk.

Falcon 9 Block 5 is a reusable two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX.

The Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) was the first of ESA's Living Planet Programme heavy satellites intended to map in unprecedented detail the .

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is the national space agency of Japan, responsible for the country's space research and development.

LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed three-dimensional maps of the environment.