Spire Global

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud data and analytics company that operates one of the world's largest multipurpose satellite constellations. They specialize in tracking global data sets, including maritime, aviation, and weather patterns, using a fleet of over 100 CubeSats. Spire provides data and analytics to various industries and government entities like NASA, ESA, and NOAA, offering services such as maritime tracking, aviation surveillance, and weather forecasting. Their key products include Spire Sense Cloud, Spire AirSafe, and Spire Stratos, and they also offer "Space as a Service" solutions.

commercialFounded 2012

United States

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Spire Global’s satellites use radio frequency signal detection, geolocation, and analytics tools.

CapabilityValue 3.2Jun 11, 2026Space-Based Shield: Spire Global and Diehl Defence Partner to Build European Missile Warning Network

The WildFireSat contract was terminated for convenience, and Spire Global Canada remains eligible to bid again when the contract is retendered.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 4, 2026Canada updates 2026 wildfire season, WildFireSat constellation to help when online

The Canadian Space Agency terminated Spire Global Canada’s contract to design and develop the WildFireSat satellites.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jun 4, 2026Canada updates 2026 wildfire season, WildFireSat constellation to help when online

Spire Global opened a satellite manufacturing facility in Munich in May 2025.

GrowthValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Spire Global has participated in more than 40 launch campaigns since 2013.

GeneralGrowthValue 3.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Schaeffler AG and Spire Global signed a memorandum of understanding to develop spacecraft subsystems, satellite platforms, and advanced radiofrequency and environmental sensing capabilities.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

The Schaeffler AG-Spire Global agreement targets a sovereign European space hardware and mission business that will be industrialized in Germany and deployable at scale before the end of the decade.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Spire Global has designed, built, and launched more than 240 satellites since 2013.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Spire Global will contribute platform architecture, flight software, and operational expertise to the partnership with Schaeffler AG.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Under the memorandum of understanding, Schaeffler AG and Spire Global will initially focus on securing and scaling supply chains for critical spacecraft subsystems.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 3.8Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Schaeffler AG will lead precision manufacturing scale-up in the partnership with Spire Global.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

The Schaeffler AG-Spire Global partnership is intended to expand Spire Global’s European manufacturing presence and broaden access to sovereign defense and government customers across Europe.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 4.2Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

The Schaeffler AG-Spire Global partnership aims to serve defense, weather, civil security, and critical-infrastructure missions.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.4Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

Spire Global has capacity to build 300 to 400 satellites per year across facilities in the United States and Europe.

GrowthCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 3, 2026European Space Infrastructure Partnership Targets Sovereign Satellite Manufacturing by Decade’s End

At Spire Global, Simon van den Dries was General Manager of Spire Maritime and Vice President of Business Development for Space Services for six years.

GovernanceGeneralValue 3.0May 25, 2026SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Simon van den Dries, EnduroSat

Spire Global grew a constellation beyond 100 satellites during Simon van den Dries’s tenure there.

GrowthGovernanceValue 3.5May 25, 2026SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Simon van den Dries, EnduroSat

At Spire Global, Simon van den Dries was General Manager of Spire Maritime and Vice President of Business Development for Space Services.

GovernanceValue 4.0May 25, 2026SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Simon van den Dries, EnduroSat

Spire Canada is still able to compete for the WildFireSat mission again.

GeneralValue 1.8May 25, 2026CSA outlines agile procurement strategy and reassures sector on robotics amid WildFireSat reset

Spire Global’s constellation grew beyond 100 satellites during Simon van den Dries’s tenure.

GrowthGovernanceValue 4.0May 25, 2026SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Simon van den Dries, EnduroSat

Spire Global deployed a specialized MagQuest satellite aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission for the NGA MagQuest geomagnetic mapping challenge.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.2May 21, 2026SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Celia Pelaz, Spire Global

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