Spire Global and OroraTech Awarded NASA Contract for Wildfire Monitoring
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) and OroraTech have been awarded a NASA contract to develop space-based capabilities for wildfire early detection and monitoring. The partnership will create a low-cost orbital solution for monitoring wildfire-prone areas in the United States. The project combines Spire's space and ground systems expertise with OroraTech's thermal infrared sensing technology. By 2025, the companies plan to launch eight wildfire-detecting satellites (OTC-P1), creating the largest constellation dedicated to wildfire monitoring. This initiative addresses the projected 30% increase in extreme wildfires by 2050, according to UN reports.
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) e OroraTech hanno ricevuto un contratto dalla NASA per sviluppare capacità spaziali per la rilevazione precoce e il monitoraggio degli incendi boschivi. La partnership permetterà di creare una soluzione orbitale a basso costo per monitorare le aree a rischio incendi negli Stati Uniti. Il progetto combina l'esperienza di Spire nei sistemi spaziali e terrestri con la tecnologia di rilevamento infrarosso termico di OroraTech. Entro il 2025, le aziende prevedono di lanciare otto satelliti per la rilevazione degli incendi (OTC-P1), creando la più grande costellazione dedicata al monitoraggio degli incendi boschivi. Questa iniziativa affronta il previsto incremento del 30% degli incendi estremi entro il 2050, secondo i rapporti delle Nazioni Unite.
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) y OroraTech han sido galardonados con un contrato de la NASA para desarrollar capacidades espaciales para la detección temprana y el monitoreo de incendios forestales. La colaboración creará una solución orbital de bajo costo para monitorear áreas propensas a incendios en los Estados Unidos. El proyecto combina la experiencia de Spire en sistemas espaciales y terrestres con la tecnología de detección infrarroja térmica de OroraTech. Para 2025, las empresas planean lanzar ocho satélites para detectar incendios (OTC-P1), creando la constelación más grande dedicada al monitoreo de incendios forestales. Esta iniciativa aborda el proyectado aumento del 30% en incendios extremos para 2050, según los informes de la ONU.
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR)와 OroraTech가 NASA 계약을 체결하여 우주 기반의 산불 조기 탐지 및 모니터링 기능을 개발합니다. 이 파트너십은 미국의 산불 위험 지역을 모니터링하기 위한 저비용의 궤도 솔루션을 생성할 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 Spire의 우주 및 지상 시스템 전문성과 OroraTech의 열 적외선 감지 기술을 결합합니다. 2025년까지, 이들 기업은 산불 탐지 위성 8개 (OTC-P1)를 발사할 계획이며, 산불 모니터링을 전담하는 가장 큰 별자리 구성체를 만들 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2050년까지 극심한 산불이 30% 증가할 것이라는 유엔 보고서에 따른 문제를 다루고 있습니다.
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) et OroraTech ont obtenu un contrat de la NASA pour développer des capacités spatiales pour la détection précoce et le suivi des incendies de forêt. Ce partenariat créera une solution orbitale à faible coût pour surveiller les zones sujettes aux incendies aux États-Unis. Le projet combine l'expertise de Spire en systèmes spatiaux et terrestres avec la technologie de détection infrarouge thermique d'OroraTech. D'ici 2025, les entreprises prévoient de lancer huit satellites de détection des incendies (OTC-P1), créant ainsi la plus grande constellation dédiée au suivi des incendies de forêt. Cette initiative répond à la prévision d'une augmentation de 30 % des incendies extrêmes d'ici 2050, selon les rapports des Nations Unies.
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) und OroraTech haben einen Vertrag von der NASA erhalten, um weltraumgestützte Fähigkeiten zur frühzeitigen Erkennung und Überwachung von Waldbränden zu entwickeln. Die Partnerschaft wird eine kostengünstige orbitale Lösung zur Überwachung von waldbrandgefährdeten Gebieten in den Vereinigten Staaten schaffen. Das Projekt kombiniert die Expertise von Spire in Raum- und Bodensystemen mit der thermischen Infrarot- Sensortechnologie von OroraTech. Bis 2025 planen die Unternehmen, acht Waldbrand-Detektionssatelliten (OTC-P1) zu starten und die größte Konstellation zu schaffen, die der Überwachung von Waldbränden gewidmet ist. Diese Initiative geht der projizierten 30%igen Zunahme extremer Waldbrände bis 2050 gemäß UN-Berichten nach.
- Secured new NASA contract for wildfire monitoring system development
- Planned launch of 8 dedicated wildfire-detection satellites by 2025
- Expanding market presence through partnership with OroraTech
- Additional contract with Canadian Space Agency for similar services
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This NASA contract represents a strategic expansion into the critical wildfire monitoring market. The collaboration between Spire and OroraTech combines complementary capabilities - Spire's satellite infrastructure expertise with OroraTech's thermal sensing technology. The planned 8-satellite constellation by 2025 positions them as pioneers in dedicated wildfire monitoring.
The market opportunity is substantial, driven by the projected
The development of an early warning system for wildfires addresses a critical gap in disaster management infrastructure. Real-time satellite monitoring can significantly reduce response times and improve resource allocation during fire events. This technology has proven commercial applications across six continents, serving diverse clients from forest companies to fire departments.
The project's value proposition extends beyond immediate fire detection - it enables better prediction of fire spread patterns and supports strategic planning for fire-prone regions. The integration of thermal infrared sensing with near real-time data delivery creates a comprehensive solution for the growing wildfire management market.
Under the contract, Spire and OroraTech will develop a low-cost, orbital solution for monitoring wildfire-prone areas in
Satellite data delivered in near real-time to fire managers and first responders enhance decision-making and response times, significantly improving wildfire management and mitigation efforts. Finding a solution is critical, as the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires are projected to rise by
“Wildfires are an escalating threat with far-reaching impacts on our environment and communities," said Peter Platzer, CEO of Spire Global. "Current monitoring methods fall short during peak periods of fire intensity. By leveraging the transformative power of space-based technology and our partnership with OroraTech, we aim to close this gap and provide a scalable, low-cost solution for early wildfire detection and monitoring.”
OroraTech has successfully operated thermal infrared sensors in orbit on satellites designed and built by Spire. No earlier than 2025, the companies plan to deliver OroraTech’s next eight wildfire-detecting satellites to orbit, dubbed OTC-P1, establishing the first and largest constellation of satellites dedicated to tracking and monitoring wildfires.
“Our orbital detection capabilities are incredibly valuable for quickly finding, tracking and predicting the spread of wildfires and will play a crucial role in mitigating their impact,” said Thomas Grübler, Chief Strategy Officer & co-founder of OroraTech. “Together with Spire, this unique technology is prepared to close the detection gap and make actionable data available for thousands of federal, state and local fire departments and agencies.”
In 2023, Spire and OroraTech were awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency to deliver preparatory work of a dedicated satellite constellation to monitor all active wildfires in
About Spire Global, Inc.
Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, offering unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with confidence in a rapidly changing world. Spire builds, owns, and operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data acquired by Spire’s satellites provides global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection to better predict how their patterns impact economies, global security, business operations and the environment. Spire also offers Space as a Service solutions that empower customers to leverage its established infrastructure to put their business in space. Spire has nine offices across the
About OroraTech
OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their Wildfire Solution platform is powered by high-resolution thermal data from its proprietary and public satellite system, which is trusted worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022, OroraTech has established a comprehensive global satellite network, delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, OroraTech is headquartered in
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