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SpaceX Launches Methane-Detecting Satellite

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with a satellite, MethaneSAT, designed to detect methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The goal is to provide high-quality data to help reduce methane pollution and meet climate targets globally.