New Zealand's ambitious MethaneSat project, designed to pinpoint methane polluters globally, has unfortunately failed after only fifteen months in orbit.
The satellite, a significant investment of NZ$32 million, lost contact with ground control in June, rendering its data recovery unlikely.
Despite this setback, valuable data collected will still contribute to research on agricultural emissions in New Zealand and beyond.
While disappointing, the experience gained strengthens New Zealand's space capabilities and paves the way for future space endeavors.
