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California Launches FireSat Satellites for Advanced Wildfire Detection

7 Jul 2026 12:48 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California launches FireSat, the first wildfire-detection satellites, to enhance early fire spotting and community protection. Governor Newsom highlights state innovation amidst federal funding cuts, aiming for a 50-satellite constellation by 2030.

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