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A Google -backed initiative aims to use satellites to spot wildfires from space.
The goal is to launch a constellation of satellites called FireSat into low Earth orbit.
Google is funding the project, and Google ’s research team is also helping to develop the technology.
With more than 50 satellites dedicated solely to watching wildfires, FireSat is expected to check wildfire activity every 20 minutes .
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