In a powerful leap forward for global wildfire response, Earth Fire Alliance — in collaboration with Muon Space and Google Research — has unveiled the first satellite images from its FireSat Protoflight mission. These images signal more than just a technological milestone; they represent a game-changing moment for communities, fire responders, and scientists around the world.

One of the initial images: a small Oregon fire that slipped past current satellite systems. It’s a compelling proof point for FireSat’s mission — to make all fires on earth visible, no matter how remote or undeveloped. With the ability to detect 5×5-meter fires, FireSat blows away what can be done today. When it is all on line, the FireSat constellation will scan the world’s fire-danger areas every 20 minutes — a rate previously out of the question in finding wildfires.

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“Today is a milestone in the way we detect, track, and respond to fires,” said Brian Collins, Executive Director of Earth Fire Alliance. “The photos illustrate precisely why FireSat was constructed — to provide fire agencies with real-time clarity and actionable insight when it’s needed most.”

The technology powering this new vantage point was built with input from hundreds of fire experts and officials. Designed by Muon Space, FireSat’s multispectral infrared sensors cut through smoke and clouds to offer real-time visibility into a fire’s perimeter, progression, and heat intensity — all from low Earth orbit.

And this is only the beginning.

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Three more operational satellites are set to launch in 2026, with a planned constellation of over 50 by 2030. With help from Google Research, FireSat’s future will pair world-class imaging with AI models capable of detecting subtle early-stage fires, predicting fire spread, and minimizing false alarms.

“FireSat is the result of global collaboration — engineers, researchers, firefighters, and philanthropists coming together to solve a challenge that affects all of us,” said Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space. “These first images are proof that we’re on the right path.”

Beyond the tech, the impact could be enormous: just one-hour revisit times across the U.S. could prevent billions in damage, save thousands of homes, reduce emissions, and preserve ecosystems.

This is more than a constellation of satellites — it’s a global safety net in the making.

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