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Experts Demand Accountability for $29M MethaneSAT Project

3/3/2025

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Auckland University astrophysics professor Richard Easther has voiced strong concerns over the $29 million taxpayer-funded MethaneSAT satellite, highlighting a troubling lack of public accountability. With mission control handover delays stirring unease, experts advocate for a competitive process in future missions to enhance transparency. This satellite is crucial for tracking methane emissions worldwide.

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Auckland University astrophysics professor Richard Easther has voiced strong concerns over the $29 million taxpayer-funded MethaneSAT satellite, highlighting a troubling lack of public accountability. With mission control handover delays stirring unease, experts advocate for a competitive process in future missions to enhance transparency. This satellite is crucial for tracking methane emissions worldwide.