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GHGSat unveils second-generation satellite with twice the methane sensitivity and monitoring capacity

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GHGSat’s second-generation satellite is designed to detect methane emissions with twice the sensitivity of the Canadian company’s original spacecraft while doubling monitoring capacity. The upgrade strengthens the firm’s ability to identify and track methane sources from orbit, supporting emissions measurement and climate-monitoring efforts.

Discovered 2026-09-21T05:16:29.302757-07:00 | 2026-09-21T05:16:29.302757-07:00

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  • The satellite’s doubled sensitivity could improve detection of methane emissions, a key requirement for more precise environmental monitoring.
  • Doubling monitoring capacity expands the volume of emissions data GHGSat can collect and potentially strengthens the role of commercial satellites in climate-related measurement.

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