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New wildfire detection satellites launched into orbit

New wildfire detection satellites launched into orbit
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Three wildfire detection satellites were launched Tuesday with the goal of helping firefighters detect fires earlier and protect communities across California. This is the first time a satellite system was designed with the intention of detecting wildfires. Tuesday’s launch took place at Vande...

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