Spire Global Secures $3.7M NOAA Contract for Enhanced Weather Data
Event summary
- $3.7 million contract awarded by NOAA to Spire Global for satellite weather data from September 18 through December 1, 2026.
- First procurement of RO profiles with Temporal Resolution Enhancements under a commercial RO contract.
- Spire to deliver near-real-time GNSS-RO data providing vertical profiles of temperature, pressure, and humidity globally.
- NOAA's next phase of commercial RO data acquisition begins December 1, 2026.
The big picture
Spire Global's latest contract with NOAA underscores the growing reliance on commercial satellite data for operational weather forecasting. This deal follows a $3 million extension earlier this month and a $11.2 million award in 2025, highlighting Spire's strategic role in providing critical atmospheric measurements. The shift towards commercial partnerships reflects broader industry trends where private sector innovation complements government expertise to enhance global weather intelligence.
What we're watching
- Commercial Space Growth
- How Spire's ability to secure NOAA contracts will affect its position in the commercial space data market.
- Data Enhancement Impact
- Whether Temporal Resolution Enhancements will drive further demand for Spire's satellite weather data.
- Government Contracts
- The pace at which NOAA expands its commercial RO data acquisition beyond December 1, 2026.
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