A satellite tasked with tracking global methane pollution has encountered a malfunction. This initiative received significant backing from technology pioneers like Jeff Bezos. Methane, the primary constituent of natural gas, possesses a greater capacity to warm the Earth than carbon dioxide. This potent greenhouse gas frequently escapes from fossil fuel facilities, including oil and gas wells and pipelines, yet it often goes unnoticed. The satellite was specifically designed to detect these emissions from space, aiming to drive reductions in the industry.