"NASA's Space-Based Detector Targets 'Super-Emitters' in Greenhouse Gas Tracking"
NASA has developed a spectrometer designed to observe carbon dioxide and methane on Earth's surface, with the aim of pinpointing greenhouse gas "super-emitters." The spectrometer, created at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will be mounted onto a satellite called Tanager, set to launch in 2024. The device observes infrared light reflected from Earth's surface and separates it into its spectrum, allowing scientists to identify different gases in the atmosphere. The spectrometer has successfully recorded the methane spectral signature during testing, indicating its potential for space measurement. The project is a collaboration between NASA, Carbon Mapper, and other institutions.