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'Game-changing' satellites launch from CA to detect and track wildfires
By KGO at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Three FireSat satellites built by a Bay Area company launched Tuesday as part of a new "truly transformative" system that experts say can detect fires down to the size of a two-car garage. They are the first step toward a network that could grow to 50 satellites worldwide, transforming how wildfi...
Key takeaway They are the first step toward a network that could grow to 50 satellites worldwide, transforming how wildfires are tracked and fought.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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