FireSat

Google-Backed FireSat Satellites Launch to Boost Wildfire Detection

The first three Google-backed FireSat satellites launched, aiming to provide enhanced wildfire detection for the US, Australia, and Europe by year-end. This development, supported by Google and the Bezos Earth Fund, offers hope for mitigating worsening wildfires, which are exacerbated by climate change and the energy demands of AI data centers.