What Happened
European Nation Leverages Space Technology for Fire Detection
Greece has launched a dedicated satellite constellation to monitor and respond to wildfires, a first for any nation. The four satellites, built by German company OroraTech, carry thermal sensors that can detect fires as small as four meters wide. The system is part of a broader European effort to develop greater technological independence, particularly in space technology, and is funded by the EU. This development was first reported by the Associated Press.