Spire Global secures $3.7M NOAA contract for weather data
The deal marks a new government contract for the satellite data provider amid growing demand for real-time atmospheric observations.
Spire Global Inc. said on Tuesday it had secured a $3.7 million contract with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide weather data.
The agreement covers the delivery of atmospheric and oceanographic observations via Spire’s satellite network, which utilizes radio occultation and other remote sensing technologies. The contract, awarded under NOAA’s Commercial Weather Data Pilot program, is slated to run through fiscal year 2025.
The pilot program aims to assess the viability of commercial data sources for improving weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Spire’s involvement follows previous contracts with NOAA, including a 2021 award for similar services.
The company, which went public via a SPAC merger in 2021, has expanded its focus on government and defense applications alongside its commercial weather data business. Spire’s satellites collect over 10,000 daily atmospheric profiles, supporting both civilian and military meteorological needs.
A NOAA spokesperson declined to comment on the financial terms or operational specifics of the contract.
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