The Bezos-funded climate satellite is lost in space
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.
MethaneSAT 'likely not recoverable,' lost its link to Earth
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.
Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space DW 07/02/2025
MethaneSAT, designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with 'unprecedented resolution,' has disappeared in space, affecting climate change efforts supported by multiple organizations.