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GEDI

GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation) is NASA's active Earth Venture Instrument on the International Space Station. Its lidar measures forest canopy structure and surface topography to improve understanding of carbon and water cycling, biodiversity, and habitat.

GEDI
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Global Ecosystem Dynamics InvestigationGEDI missionGEDIGlobal Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation MissionGEDI Mission
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GEDI
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Description
GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation) is NASA's active Earth Venture Instrument on the International Space Station. Its lidar measures forest canopy structure and surface topography to improve understanding of carbon and water cycling, biodiversity, and habitat.
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International Space Station low Earth orbit at approximately 400 km altitude (51.6° inclination)
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2018-12-05
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https://science.nasa.gov/mission/gedi/

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August 14, 2026 at 00:02:20 UTC
Updated Time
August 23, 2026 at 02:30:23 UTC
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