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Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026

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.

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  1. Nature

    Large blind test of methane-detecting satellites lends credibility to emissions data (opens Nature)

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    Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03075-2 Twelve methane-sensing satellites were tested for their accuracy in measuring controlled-release events in the Arizona desert over a year-long blind test.

  2. Nature

    Evaluating space-based methane detection through a one-year blind test (opens Nature)

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    Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11115-0 A year-long single-blind study shows that multiple satellites can accurately detect and quantify methane point-source emissions.

  3. Phys

    Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet (opens Phys)

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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.

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