Space Business Podcast #150 | Methane Monitoring | Daria Stepanova, Airmo
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Aug 27, 2025 Daria Stepanova, Founder and CEO of Airmo, is pioneering methane monitoring through cutting-edge LiDAR technology. She discusses the urgent need for transparency in greenhouse gas emissions and how Airmo's instruments can detect minute leaks. The conversation shifts to the shift from aerial to satellite monitoring and the implications of regulations on energy sector reporting. Daria also shares insights into the future of remote sensing, exploring commercial applications and exciting possibilities while emphasizing collaborations in the evolving space sector.
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Prioritize Satellite Revisit Frequency
- Use satellites for wide, frequent and cost-effective monitoring instead of repeated aerial campaigns.
- Aim for daily revisits to minimize leak duration and maximize avoided losses for customers.
Detect Leaks Faster To Save Money
- Detect and fix methane leaks quickly to avoid large financial losses per event.
- Reduce detection time from monthly to daily or 24 hours to save substantial money per leak.
Constellation Size Driven By Revisit Needs
- A 12-satellite constellation gives daily revisit rates and scales coverage to serve many customers.
- Revisit and tasking capacity determine constellation size more than single-satellite sensitivity.
