Spire Global Awarded NRO Contract for Radio Frequency Data
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) has secured a study contract from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to analyze the integration of commercial radio frequency (RF) into its operations. This contract is part of NRO's Strategic Commercial Enhancements program, highlighting the agency's ongoing commitment to integrating new capabilities from commercial geospatial providers. Spire's extensive satellite constellation offers critical data for GNSS jamming detection and vessel movement analysis, supporting U.S. military and federal entities.
- Awarded a study contract by the National Reconnaissance Office to evaluate RF data integration.
- Part of NRO's Strategic Commercial Enhancements program, indicating growth opportunities.
- Spire's satellite constellation enhances capabilities in GNSS jamming detection and geolocation.
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Spire’s data will be used by the agency to evaluate the integration of commercial radio frequency (RF) into its overhead architecture
The contract is a part of the NRO’s Strategic Commercial Enhancements program. Spire’s RF data will be used by the agency to evaluate how commercial radio frequency (RF) will be integrated into its overhead architecture. The contract demonstrates the agency’s commitment to continuously evaluate new capabilities and embrace commercial geospatial providers.
“The remote sensing technique of monitoring radio frequency signals plays a crucial role in gathering intelligence through GNSS jamming detection and geolocation, as well as providing an objective and transparent view into the movement of vessels and aircraft,” said
Spire’s constellation of more than 100 multipurpose satellites monitors radio frequency signals to provide data and analytics on global maritime, aviation, and weather activity. The company operates over 40 satellites with geolocation capabilities that can identify the power, location, and directionality of GPS jamming events. Spire provides data to
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