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Satellite detects 5-meter fire from space to combat wildfires

An experimental satellite detected a 5-meter fire from orbit.

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First of a dedicated constellation, it aims to detect wildfires early in France and beyond.

This technology could shorten firefighter response times.

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Ce projet pourrait bouleverser les écosystèmes nocturnes et perturber les observations astronomiques, tout en ayant des répercussions climatiques encore mal évaluées.

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