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small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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4pi Lab (EPiC)

Constellation name	EPiC
Constellation field	Earth Observation, Infrared
Constellation info	Satellite-based system to detect, geo-locate and report very small wildfires (10m on Earth’s dayside and down to 5m on Earth’s nightside) in real-time.
Constellation state	Early stage
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	16
Form factor	?
First launch	2026
Schedule tracking	Years behind "2025"

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Entity name	4pi Lab
Oneliner	Developing unique remote sensing technology to detect, monitor, and respond to wildfires and their emissions.
Funding	Yes
Country	Canada
Created	2019
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Last modified: 2026-01-16

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