Astronaut Shares View Of Wildfire Smoke Appearing As Smear From Space

A vast blanket of wildfire smoke has been captured from space, offering a striking view of how far the smoke has spread across the Earth. The image was shared by astronaut Chris Hadfield, who described the scene as a "smear visible from space."

The image was captured by the NOAA GOES-19 satellite and shows the widespread presence of wildfire smoke from an orbital perspective. The satellite view highlights how smoke from large wildfires can stretch across vast areas, making it visible even from space.

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The wildfire smoke today, a smear visible from space.
Image: @NOAA GOES-19 satellite pic.twitter.com/lCqY42y1kk

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) July 17, 2026

Sharing the satellite image on X, Hadfield wrote, "The wildfire smoke today, a smear visible from space."

The post drew attention to the scale of wildfire smoke and the role of satellite technology in monitoring such environmental events.

The post highlighted how satellite observations can provide a broader understanding of the spread of wildfire smoke across large regions. 

The video offered a unique perspective, showing the extent of the smoke blanket over the Earth and demonstrating how space-based monitoring helps capture large-scale natural phenomena.