<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>New Zealand's MethaneSat, a methane-tracking satellite, was lost in space, impacting scientists and space ambitions.</li><li>The satellite, aimed at identifying methane polluters, suffered setbacks leading to its unrecoverable loss.</li><li>Despite the failed mission, New Zealand's space expertise and capability have been enhanced.</li><li>Investment in MethaneSat faced delays and criticisms, but valuable data was collected.</li></ul>

MethaneSat down: how New Zealand space ambitions fell off the radar

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