MethaneSAT, an $88 million satellite funded by Jeff Bezos along with New Zealand and the Environmental Defense Fund, has disappeared in space during its climate change mission. It was designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented resolution but faced technical issues, leading to a loss of communication. Despite this setback, EDF's Amy Middleton expressed that significant progress and learnings have emerged from the project. The satellite's launch marked a crucial step in global efforts to reduce methane emissions from various industries, reinforcing commitments made by numerous nations and corporations.
MethaneSAT, designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with 'unprecedented resolution,' has disappeared in space, affecting climate change efforts supported by multiple organizations.
Andrew Johnson, senior official at the New Zealand Space Agency, highlighted the inherent challenges of space endeavors and noted that this development was disappointing.
Amy Middleton from the Environmental Defense Fund labeled this event a setback, emphasizing the progress made and learnings gained from attempting this ambitious project.
Significant milestones were marked by the launch of MethaneSAT, which aimed to enforce pledges from countries and companies to curb methane emissions.
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