Inside the launch of FireSat, a system to find wildfires earlier

Google Research and Muon Space launched the first satellite for the FireSat constellation, designed for early detection of wildfires, particularly small fires as small as 5x5 meters, within 20 minutes. Funded in part by Google.org’s $13 million initiative, FireSat aims to improve wildfire management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This innovation is a collaboration among organizations focusing on climate solutions, and the satellite data will also contribute to global wildfire research.