GEDI Program

NASA Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) is an active Earth Ventures instrument mission launched to the International Space Station on 5 December 2018. Its spaceborne lidar creates three-dimensional maps of forest structure and terrain, supporting research on deforestation, aboveground biomass, atmospheric carbon, habitat degradation, and global biodiversity.

Identity

Aliases: GEDIGlobal Ecosystem Dynamics InvestigationGlobal Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation MissionGEDI Mission
Domains: spaceflight
Name: GEDI Program
Status: active
Types: scienceresearchoperations

Details

Description: NASA Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) is an active Earth Ventures instrument mission launched to the International Space Station on 5 December 2018. Its spaceborne lidar creates three-dimensional maps of forest structure and terrain, supporting research on deforestation, aboveground biomass, atmospheric carbon, habitat degradation, and global biodiversity.
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Start Date: 2018-12-05

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Creation Time: August 13, 2026 at 18:33:55 UTC
Updated Time: August 13, 2026 at 18:35:09 UTC

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Official Urls: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/gedi/https://www.nasa.gov/earth-and-climate/nasa-releases-breakthrough-forest-biomass-carbon-product/https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/missions/earth-missions-iss-instruments/