"Satellites on Fire aggregates imagery from more than eight satellites across NASA, NOAA, and the European Space Agency, updated as frequently as every five minutes, and applies its own AI models to detect heat signatures and generate spread simulations."
"The company builds an AI-powered wildfire detection platform that integrates satellite imagery, tower cameras, fire propagation modelling, and real-time alerts, and says its system detects fires on average 35 minutes ahead of NASA's FIRMS service."
"What began as a school project was rebuilt from scratch after the founders interviewed more than 80 firefighters and emergency responders and concluded their first version was not operationally useful."
Satellites on Fire, founded in 2020 by three Argentine teenagers, has closed a $2.7 million seed round led by Dalus Capital. The company offers an AI-powered wildfire detection platform that integrates satellite imagery, tower cameras, and fire propagation modeling. Its system detects fires on average 35 minutes faster than NASA's FIRMS service by utilizing data from over eight satellites. The founders rebuilt their initial project after consulting with over 80 firefighters, ensuring operational effectiveness. The platform's advantage lies in its frequent updates and comprehensive satellite coverage.
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