<ul><li>The first satellite of the Google-backed FireSat constellation was successfully launched to orbit to revolutionize wildfire detection and monitoring.</li><li>FireSat's constellation, which will consist of more than 50 satellites, aims to image almost the entire Earth's surface every 20 minutes for enhanced monitoring.</li><li>The initial phase of the project involves three satellites equipped with six-band multispectral infrared cameras tuned to detect wildfires from a distance.</li><li>The FireSat constellation will provide near real-time updates to firefighters, offering high-resolution imagery and specific sensors for accurate wildfire tracking.</li></ul>

Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires

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