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Tragic Loss of MethaneSAT Highlights Alarming Emission Levels

7/7/2025

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The MethaneSAT satellite, launched in March 2024 to track methane emissions, has tragically lost power and contact, likely rendering it unrecoverable. However, the Environmental Defense Fund celebrated its impactful data collection, uncovering alarming methane levels from oil and gas sites. This mission showcased groundbreaking monitoring technology, shaping industry standards and regulatory approaches.

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The MethaneSAT satellite, launched in March 2024 to track methane emissions, has tragically lost power and contact, likely rendering it unrecoverable. However, the Environmental Defense Fund celebrated its impactful data collection, uncovering alarming methane levels from oil and gas sites. This mission showcased groundbreaking monitoring technology, shaping industry standards and regulatory approaches.