Malfunction hits Nasa CO2 sat

The mission was designed to monitor global carbon dioxide levels from space

Nasa's first mission designed to measure carbon dioxide (CO2) from space has suffered a rocket malfunction.

Officials said that the fairing - the part of the rocket which covers the satellite on top of the rocket - failed to separate properly.

If the finding is confirmed, the mission would be lost.

The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) was intended to help pinpoint the key locations on our planet's surface where the gas is being emitted and absorbed.