Insider Brief:
- Spire Global, Inc. has received a US $4.6 million, 12-month contract from NASA on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- The contract will enable Spire Global to participate in NOAA’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase-A study.
- NOAA may select a single sounder from the finalists for additional contract phases that may lead to integration into NOAA’s NEON program series of Low-Earth Orbit satellites.
PRESS RELEASE — Vienna, Virginia / August 31, 2023 — Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced it was awarded a $4.6 million, 12-month contract by NASA on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to participate in NOAA’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase-A study.
During this phase, Spire will compete with three other companies to develop a Microwave Sounder for NOAA’s Near-Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program. Following the completion of the 12-month contract, a single sounder from the finalists may be selected for additional contract phases that may lead to integration into NOAA’s NEON program series of Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, with the initial launch scheduled for no earlier than 2030.
The data collected from the final Microwave Sounder will be used towards advancing Earth observation, providing insights into various atmospheric properties such as temperature, humidity, cloud cover and composition.
“The NOAA LEOS program series is facilitating a new phase of Earth observation driven by technology, innovation and a commitment to understanding our planet’s dynamic systems,” said Chuck Cash, Vice President of Federal Sales at Spire. “We’re proud to leverage Spire’s expertise in satellite technology to advance Earth observation and empower meteorologists, scientists and researchers with more precise insights into atmospheric properties.”
Contact Information:
Sarah Freeman
Communications Manager
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SOURCE: Spire Global, Inc.
Featured image: Chart showing the progression of NOAA’s low earth orbit weather satellites, with the NEON Program conceptualized. Credit: NOAA
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