Canada invests $72 million in WildFireSat, a satellite project to monitor forest fires nationally.

Canada has announced a $72 million investment in WildFireSat, a satellite constellation aimed at monitoring forest fires. Developed by Spire Global Canada, the project will launch seven satellites in 2029 to collect daily data on active fires using infrared sensors. This will help officials assess fire intensity and track their progression, marking the first national program to monitor wildfires from space.

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