Google-backed satellite constellation FireSate kicks off wildfire detection era with first launch. The 50-satellite project aims to provide near real-time fire updates, solving current problems of low-resolution imagery and high costs. The initial three-satellite phase will revisit the globe twice daily by 2026, offering five-meter resolution images and detecting wildfires at a distance. A joint effort between Muon Space and the Earth Fire Alliance, backed by Google, is set to revolutionize wildfire tracking with its cutting-edge technology.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/17/a-google-backed-weapon-to-battle-wildfires-made-it-into-orbit