https://spacewatch.global/tag/spire/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:06:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/spire/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/german-space-congress-2025-spires-peter-platzer-on-space-security-rf-intelligence/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68033 Peter Platzer, founder of Spire joins Torsten Kriening at the 3rd German Space Congress in Berlin for a powerful conversation about the shifting dynamics in the space sector - where climate intelligence and national security now go hand-in-hand.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/spire-launches-space-based-rf-intelligence-capabilities-for-defense-and-security/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66477 Spire Global has announced the expansion of its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new radio frequency geospatial intelligence capabilities. Intending to support both U.S. and international missions, the enhanced offering will deliver persistent monitoring, real-time geolocation, and multi-layered situational awareness.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/handelsblatt-tech-2025-interview-with-celia-pelaz/ Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65485 At TECH by Handelsblatt 2025, Torsten Kriening had the pleasure of speaking with Celia Pelaz, the new Chief Operating Officer at Spire Global – a company transforming its heritage in maritime tracking into a powerful force for RF- earth observation, security, and AI-driven services.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/myriota-adds-four-additional-satellites-to-global-iot-constellation/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:51 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63889 Myriota has onboarded four additional low-earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites in partnership with Spire. The satellites were launched on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission on January 14th, bringing additional coverage and capacity to existing global services, while also unlocking new markets including; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and across the Middle East.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/spacex-launches-over-100-satellites-on-transporter-11-mission/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56626 SpaceX has launched the Transporter-11 rideshare mission from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, placing more than 100 satellites in orbit for government and commercial outfits. This mission marked the 12th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and nine Starlink missions. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/spire-global-to-scale-constellation-for-hancom-inspace/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54378 Spire Global, Inc. has announced an agreement with HANCOM InSpace (“Hancom”), initially a spin-off by Korea Aerospace Research Institute and now a part of HANCOM Group, for Sejong-2 and Sejong-3, two additional satellites with Spire Space Services. Under this agreement, Spire will build and operate the satellites, expanding the capabilities of HANCOM-1 (Sejong-1). Together, these satellites will form a constellation for Korea’s first three-satellite remote sensing image data service.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/space-cafe-radio-the-space-above-scotland-with-richard-lochhead-msp/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52444 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Richard Lochhead, Member of the Scottish Parliament and Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade just before the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen. Torsten and Minister Lochhead spoke about the space industry in Scotland. Mr Lochhead highlights the rapid growth and impact of the space sector in Scotland, particularly in manufacturing small satellites. He mentions the presence of companies like Spire, AAC Clyde Space, and Mangata, which contribute to Scotland's reputation as a satellite manufacturing hub.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/spire-global-unveils-satellite-mission-operations-platform/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52338 Spire Global, a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced on the 14th of November at the Space Tech Expo Europe their Constellation Management Platform. The new web-based app aims to simplify satellite constellation operations through its interface. The development of the platform is co-funded by ESA under the ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) programme with €1.5 million awarded to Spire, with support from the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/spacewatchgl-summer-listening-series-week-three-trendsetters-in-the-space-sector/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50634 Greetings, SpaceWatchers, and welcome to Summer Listening Week Three! Summer is upon us, and as our gaze shifts towards the stars during those warm, clear nights, SpaceWatch.Global brings you its third collection or the Summer Listening Series. Based on the vote by our newsroom, we have mapped out an interstellar journey across five categories. After the Moon, Climate, Space and Earth this week is the turn of  “Trendsetters in the Space Sector.”]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/spire-global-awarded-6-5-million-nasa-contract-renewal/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50533 Spire Global, provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced on the 9th of August that it was awarded a $6.5 million, 12-month contract renewal to continue participation in NASA’s Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. The contract represents a $500,000 increase from the previous award of $6 million in June 2022. Spire will continue to deliver its comprehensive catalogue of Earth observation data, associated metadata and ancillary information from its fully deployed satellite constellation to NASA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/exolaunch-successfully-deploys-satellites-on-transporter-8/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49396 Exolaunch, a global provider of mission management and integration services, announced on the 14th of June the successful deployment of 32 satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-8 dedicated rideshare mission. This brings Exolaunch to a total of 323 satellites launched. The rideshare mission lifted-off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on the 12th of June at 2:35 pm PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/isus-announces-new-master-of-science/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47996 The International Space University (ISU) is introducing a new accredited Master of Science (MSc) in Space Studies. The MSc Space Studies is designed to prepare students to become interdisciplinary space professionals, ready to meet the needs of the rapidly developing space sector. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/the-space-cafe-podcast-71-joel-spark-gm-space-services-at-spire-unlocking-the-digital-frontier-and-the-quest-to-build-a-second-earth/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45776 The Space Café Podcast #71: Joel Spark - GM Space Services at Spire, unlocking the digital frontier and the quest to build a second earth. Spire Global is a data and analytics company that uses nanosatellites to track global data sets, such as maritime, aviation, and weather patterns. It operates a fleet of over 110 CubeSats, the second-largest commercial constellation by the number of satellites, and the largest by the number of sensors.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-scotland-with-kevin-scullion/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45625 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Kevin Scullion, International Trade Specialist at Scottish Development International (SDI), about the Scottish space sector, the opportunities and the challenges and the strategy for supporting space to become a unique business segment for Scotland.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-scotland-with-dr-hina-khan/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45535 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr. Hina Khan , the first appointed Executive Director of Space Scotland, an initiative of like-minded Scottish space industry professionals who recognised the huge potential for the sector to develop in Scotland. Hina spoke with Torsten about her new role, the Scottish space sector, the opportunities and the challenges.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-joel-spark-at-spire/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45432 Our Space Café “33 minutes with Joel Spark” took place on Tuesday, 6th December at Spire Glasgow. Joel is an ISU (international Space University) alumnus and the Co-Founder of Spire. He is currently the company’s Chief Satellite Architect and General Manager of Space Services - more on that later. He holds a Master’s degree in Space Management from the ISU and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University, specializing in structures, systems, and vehicle design.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-joel-spark/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45173 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Joel Spark , Spire Co-Founder and General Manager of Space Services, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/esa-director-general-appoints-the-new-space-advisory-board/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:51 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43738 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Director General, Josef Aschbacher, appointed the New Space Advisory Board (NAB) to implement the actions of the Agenda 2025 with a particular focus on commercialisation and ESA’s role and actions in the New Space ecosystem, ESA said. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/spacewatchgl-share-four-misconceptions-about-ocean-weather-forecasts/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35847 SpaceWatch.Global has been granted permission to publish this "Four Misconceptions About Ocean Weather Forecasts", originally published 10 September 2021 at Spire Blog by Maureen Thom. Water never sits still. Earth’s water cycle keeps water moving from place to place and from one form to another]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/spire-to-launch-on-astra-next-year/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35088&preview=true&preview_id=35088 The space flight startup Astra closed a launch contract with Spire Global for next year, the Nasdaq-listed company said. Spire Global plans to begin launching with Astra next spring, the launch company said, without giving further details. Spire uses its multi-purpose satellite constellations to source hard to acquire,]]>