FireSat Launches 3 Satellites to Boost Wildfire Detection
The post FireSat Launches 3 Satellites to Boost Wildfire Detection appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Joerg Hiller Jul 07, 2026 20:01 FireSat deploys 3 new satellites, advancing early wildfire detection with Google AI and Muon Space. Full operational capacity expected by 2030. Three new FireSat satellites successfully launched on July 7, 2026, from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant milestone in wildfire detection and prevention technology. The satellites expand the FireSat constellation, a collaborative project between the Earth Fire Alliance (EFA), Muon Space, and Google Research, aimed at providing real-time, high-resolution data to firefighting agencies worldwide. Backed by $69 million in grants from Google.org, the Bezos Earth Fund, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the FireSat initiative is designed to detect wildfires as small as 5×5 meters—an unprecedented level of sensitivity. The network leverages Google AI to analyze