Pakistan, July 2 -- A methane-tracking satellite supported by Jeff Bezos has lost contact in space, dealing a blow to a crucial climate mission. The satellite, designed to measure methane emissions with high accuracy, was funded by New Zealand's government and the US Environmental Defense Fund. However, technical problems caused the satellite to stop communicating with ground control in June 2025.

Andrew Johnson, a senior official from the New Zealand Space , called the loss "a disappointing development" but stressed that space missions are naturally full of challenges. Despite the setback, the Environmental Defense Fund assured that methane monitoring efforts would continue. They highlighted the satellite's importance as methane is a po...