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Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet

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Briefings

A controlled space-based methane monitoring test was conducted in October 2026, where dedicated sensors successfully detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days. This represents the largest-ever controlled test of such systems, demonstrating high detection accuracy under specific atmospheric conditions.

Key points

• Researchers conducted the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring in October 2026.
• Dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days.

Context and limitations

The test occurred in October 2026 and was limited to clear-day conditions; results may not reflect all weather scenarios.

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