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Greece Deploys AI-Enabled Firefighting Satellite Constellation

7/1/2026

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Greece became the first nation to operate a dedicated firefighting satellite constellation.
Four OroraTech nanosatellites launched in May 2026 joined Greece’s national fire-response system.
The satellites detect hotspots as small as four metres, smaller than conventional satellites.
AI models filter non-fire heat sources and deliver alerts with location, size and intensity to fire commanders.
The EU funds the €200 million network and pledged €350 million for radar and optical satellite expansion by year-end.

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Greece became the first nation to operate a dedicated firefighting satellite constellation.
Four OroraTech nanosatellites launched in May 2026 joined Greece’s national fire-response system.
The satellites detect hotspots as small as four metres, smaller than conventional satellites.
AI models filter non-fire heat sources and deliver alerts with location, size and intensity to fire commanders.
The EU funds the €200 million network and pledged €350 million for radar and optical satellite expansion by year-end.