Newsletter#7: Latest launches, "Franken-System" constellations ... and more!

Spire in 2024!

The Spire team has had a successful start to 2024! In the first three months of this year, we have already supported numerous industries. With our satellite technology, we have provided data for Space Situational Awareness, global connectivity, and more! 2024 is gearing up to be a thrilling year for Spire, defining the future of space technology capabilities. 

“2024 is already proving to be a year of firsts for Spire, marked by our collaborations with Hubble Network , Myriota , and our first dedicated launch with NorthStar Earth & Space . As the year progresses, we’re committed to building on this momentum, fulfilling our existing contracts, forming new alliances, and launching more satellites into space.” Frank Frulio , General Manager and Global Head of Spire Space Services

Spire Global & NorthStar: First Commercial Space Situational Awareness Satellite Constellation

In January 2024, Spire announced the successful dedicated launch & deployment of four satellites supporting Space Situational Awareness (SSA) for NorthStar Earth & Space . The ‘Four Of A Kind’ mission aims to enhance SSA capabilities by monitoring near-Earth orbits, providing timely and precise data for space object detection, tracking, orbit determination, collision avoidance, and more.

Learn more about the mission from the press release and dedicated video.

Spire’s Latest Satellite Launches with Hubble and Myriota

On SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission, Spire launched two satellites for Hubble Network and two for Myriota .

The satellites launched for Hubble play a crucial role in demonstrating the technology of their IoT mission, aiming to establish a global satellite network accessible to any Bluetooth-enabled device, even in areas without cellular reception.

The two satellites launched for Myriota, mark a strategic expansion of their constellation, enhancing Myriota's global coverage allowing for more scalable and reliable IoT connectivity for smart devices worldwide.

Read more here.

‘Franken-System Constellations’ & Avoiding Their Challenge

Explore the pitfalls and challenges of satellite constellation development in our latest blog! From the dilemmas of multi-vendor collaborations to the benefits of vertical integration, we reveal how a fragmented approach can turn your project into a Frankenstein’s monster. Learn from the experiences of industry leaders and find out how to navigate the space ecosystem more efficiently.

Get valuable insights to streamline your satellite projects — dive into the full article for expert guidance here.

Events

The Spire team has a busy calendar, with our attendance and participation in ongoing and upcoming events including: 

• SATELLITE 2024 - 18th - 21st March, included a speech from Spire’s founder & CEO, Peter Platzer
• GEOINT 2024 Symposium - 5th - 8th May

Spire Social Moments

• See our milestone launch of satellites for Myriota and Hubble with visuals here 
• Take inspiration from the advice Spire’s female professionals shared with women interested in entering the field of science, celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 
• Spire & NorthStar Earth & Space were proud to share details about our Space Situational Awareness constellation collaboration alongside the in-depth video dissecting the mission.

Think Space. Think Spire.