#methanesat

#methanesat

MethaneSAT, which its builders say is the most advanced methane-imaging satellite ever put in orbit, sought to globally map, then track emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Their aim is to spur action to plug leaks, initially from the oil and gas industry, as a way to significantly lower near-term warming of the atmosphere. The satellite's main instrument, a highly sensitive spectrometer that can detect methane sources from space with unparalleled precision.

MethaneSat was designed to detect methane leaks from space, providing essential data to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for emissions that significantly contribute to climate change.

The satellite was designed to name and shame the worst methane polluters in the oil and gas industry, aiming to track leaks worldwide.

The MethaneSAT satellite lost contact with controllers on June 20, after being launched in March 2024 for measuring methane emissions. It is likely not recoverable.

MethaneSAT, designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with 'unprecedented resolution,' has disappeared in space, affecting climate change efforts supported by multiple organizations.