Google and Muon Space Launch Satellite to Combat Wildfires

Google and Muon Space Launch Satellite to Combat Wildfires
Google and Muon Space have successfully launched the first satellite of the FireSat constellation, aimed at enhancing wildfire detection and monitoring. This satellite, deployed aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 13 mission, marks the beginning of a system designed to provide near real-time updates on wildfires. When fully operational, the constellation will consist of over 50 satellites, revisiting all points on Earth every 20 minutes. The initiative promises higher resolution imagery to improve firefighting efforts, addressing limitations of current wildfire tracking methods. This project is supported by multiple nonprofit organizations focused on environmental protection.