Chris Hadfield posts satellite photo showing wildfire smoke across Earth
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield just posted a striking satellite photo showing wildfire smoke stretching across huge parts of Earth.
He described it as "a smear visible from space" on X (formerly Twitter), reminding us how wildfires can impact the planet on a massive scale, and how satellites help us see the bigger picture.
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Hadfield's post highlights how space tech is crucial for spotting and understanding disasters that affect entire regions and sometimes the whole world.
It's a powerful example of how science keeps us connected to what's happening on Earth, even when it's not right outside our window.