These new satellites are designed to spot wildfires before they spread

# New AI-Powered Satellites Will Spot Wildfires While They're Still Small A new satellite system launching next month can detect wildfires before they become dangerous—catching fires as small as half an acre, which regular weather satellites miss entirely. The technology will eventually grow into a network of 50 satellites that scan every part of Earth every 20 minutes, giving fire agencies real-time alerts to respond faster and prevent blazes from spreading out of control. The $26 million project is backed by the Bezos Earth Fund and aims to give firefighters and land managers the detailed fire data they've been asking for to better protect communities and forests.