MERLIN
The German-French (DLR-CNES) MERLIN (MEthane Remote LIdar missioN) satellite will be launched in 2029 to monitor methane atmospheric columns (XCH4) from active measurements by an integrated path differential absorption nadir-viewing Lidar.
MicroCarb
The French MicroCarb mission (CNES) is designed to provide estimates of the column-average dry-air mole fraction of atmospheric carbon dioxide (XCO₂); its launch is scheduled for June 2025.
C²OMODO
Convective Core Observations trOugh Microwave Derivatives in the trOpics (C²OMODO) is a mission developed by CNES aimed at improving the understanding of storms and precipitation and better characterizing deep atmospheric convection; its launch is scheduled for 2030