With the launch of ESA Earth Explorer’s FLEX on 15 September 2026, scientific understanding of plant photosynthesis, vegetation health, and carbon uptake is set to significantly improve. The satellite features the innovative FLORIS instrument, specifically designed to measure the faint fluorescence emitted by plants and provide global observations of photosynthetic activity.
The data collected will be crucial for enhancing our understanding of the global carbon cycle, improving ecosystem monitoring, and supporting agricultural and food-security applications.
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