Spire Global wins $3 million NOAA contract extension for HyMS data evaluation
SPIR•NOAA extends HyMS data evaluation contract
Spire Global won a USD 3 million, six-month NOAA contract extension to continue evaluation of its Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder data.
The award includes an additional, unfunded three-month option valued at USD 2 million.
Evaluation to cover broader weather conditions
NOAA will assess data performance across broader seasonal conditions, focusing on numerical weather prediction impact and forecast accuracy.
HyMS demonstrator mission launched in January 2026
The HyMS demonstrator mission launched in January 2026; the project supports potential scaling of commercial hyperspectral microwave sounding.
