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Wildfire detection satellites built in Bay Area launched Tuesday
The first satellite system to detect wildfires, built in the Bay Area, was launched via SpaceX's Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch, noting the system will go online later this year to monitor wildfires globally.
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