The Eyes in the Sky: Wildfire Detection Gets a Tech Boost Recent wildfires in Spokane, Washington, highlight the devastating impact of natural disasters on communities.
A new player in town could potentially change the game when it comes to detecting and responding to wildfires: FireSat, a constellation of 50 satellites designed specifically to spot small fires before they spread.
FireSat is not just another satellite system; it's the culmination of years of research aimed at addressing limitations of existing weather and Earth observing satellites.