How we monitor wildfires and natural disasters is about to change
File photo: How we monitor wildfires is about to change. Credit: Canadian Space Agency.

While Alberta has seen a record number of wildfires this spring, they aren’t the only province experiencing an early start to the season.

The Canadian Space Agency today issued a press release to showcase a new video for the WildFireSat mission.

The press release stated that “Canada faces many challenges due to our changing climate, which is causing longer wildfire seasons, more extreme weather conditions and increased droughts.”

“The Canadian Space Agency and its partners are developing the WildFireSat mission that will launch in 2029 with primary goal of supporting wildfire management. Please visit our website to find out more.”

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Marc Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor, podcaster and publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media. Marc has 30+ years working in various roles in media, space sector not-for-profits, and internet content development.

Marc started his first Internet creator content business in 1992 and hasn't looked back. When not working Marc loves to explore Canada, the world and document nature through his photography.

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