Satellite Wildfire Systems
Bezos Earth Fund Invested $26 Million in Its FireSat Technology
Adam Harrie — June 19, 2026
The Bezos Earth Fund announced a $26 million investment in Earth Fire Alliance's FireSat Technology wildfire detection program, the largest single philanthropic grant to wildfire detection technology to date. The funding will support the launch of the first three operational satellites this summer, enabling wildfire monitoring at least twice daily across fire-prone regions, including the Amazon Basin.
By 2029, the growing constellation will be able to detect fires as small as 15 feet by 15 feet anywhere on Earth within an hour. By the early 2030s, a fully operational network of roughly 50 satellites will monitor every point on the planet every 20 minutes. The technology could also help reduce wildfire-related carbon emissions by 5–10% annually while protecting homes, communities and biodiversity.
The investment shows how satellite-based monitoring is becoming an increasingly important tool for detecting wildfires earlier and reducing their environmental and social impacts.
