Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet

Researchers have conducted the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring, finding that dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days.

Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet
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Researchers have conducted the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring, finding that dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days.

Originally published at Phys.org

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