Google and Muon Space launch wildfire-monitoring satellite

Google and Muon Space have launched the first satellite of the FireSat constellation, aimed at improving wildfire detection. This satellite successfully reached orbit on March 14, 2025, as part of a mission to monitor wildfires more effectively. The FireSat constellation will eventually consist of over 50 satellites, providing images of nearly all of Earth’s surface every 20 minutes. Initially, three satellites will operate, revisiting each location twice daily by 2026. Unlike current methods that rely on expensive aerial photography or low-resolution satellite images, FireSat uses advanced infrared cameras for better wildfire tracking. This technology will offer firefighters near real-time updates on fire activity.