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A SAST (Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology) vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rocket prototype during a test flight, kicking up dust from the ground. The rocket's engines emit a bright flame, indicating an active and controlled descent. The test was conducted in a desert-like environment under clear skies.

China’s state-owned SAST performs reusable rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

SAST conducted China’s highest altitude launch and landing test so far as the country chases reusable rocket capabilities.

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Not Invisible Anymore: Satellites reveal sources of atmospheric methane

by Debra Werner January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

methane super-emitters

Trio of Sentinel Satellites Map Methane Super-emitters

by SpaceRef September 26, 2023July 15, 2024

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Agencies studying safety issues of LOX/methane launch vehicles

by Jeff Foust May 20, 2023May 20, 2023

Los Angeles

Two NASA Studies Find Lower Methane Emissions in Los Angeles Region

by SpaceRef May 15, 2023July 15, 2024

A red and white Zhuque-2 rocket erected at the desert Jiuquan spaceport during testing.

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Chinese commercial methane-fueled rocket set for first launch

by Andrew Jones December 6, 2022January 30, 2023

A Long March 5 launches the Chang'e-5 lunar sample return mission Nov. 23, 2020.

Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

by Andrew Jones September 18, 2022February 22, 2023

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Methane satellites find landfills with the same climate impact as several hundred thousand cars

by SpaceRef August 10, 2022July 15, 2024

MethaneSAT

Private methane-watching smallsat MethaneSAT taps SpaceX for late 2022 rideshare

by Leonard David February 5, 2021January 23, 2023

Measuring Methane From Space

by SpaceRef May 12, 2020July 15, 2024