# Spire Global: For an increasingly complex, uncertain and fast moving world > Spire Global delivers space\-based intelligence for government, weather and climate, and aviation \- helping organisations make faster, more confident decisions\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.8, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [About Us](https://development.spire.com/about-us/): Learn more about Spire's mission and history\. - [Get started with Weather \& Climate Solutions](https://development.spire.com/weather-climate/get-started/): We want to help you get started with our data as quickly as possible\. Contact us today and we will respond within 24\-hours\. - [Get started with Aviation data solutions](https://development.spire.com/aviation/get-started/): We want to help you get started with our data as quickly as possible\. Contact our sales team and we will get in touch with you within 24\-hours\. - [Our Data](https://development.spire.com/our-data/): Spire collects a rich and unique data\-set, tracking the oceans, skies, land and weather 24/7\. - [Homepage](https://development.spire.com/): Spire designs, builds and operates the world’s largest multipurpose satellite constellation\. With our proven history in space infrastructure, we provide you with unprecedented access and insights from the ultimate vantage point – space\. ## Posts - [El Niño is officially here\. Here’s how businesses can stay ahead](https://development.spire.com/blog/weather-climate/el-nino-is-officially-here-heres-how-businesses-can-stay-ahead/): The climate phenomenon poses several weather\-related risks for energy and commodity trading, agriculture, and the insurance industry\. - [From reactive to predictive: How NABLA Mobility uses ADS\-B data to help airlines anticipate flight schedule disruptions](https://development.spire.com/blog/aviation/from-reactive-to-predictive-how-nabla-mobility-uses-ads-b-data-to-help-airlines-anticipate-flight-schedule-disruptions/): Airline operations teams manage thousands of moving variables every day\. Aircraft rotations, airport congestion, weather disruptions, and air traffic constraints can quickly create delays that cascade across an airline's entire network\. - [Beyond the control room: Transforming airport operations with centralized Intelligence](https://development.spire.com/blog/aviation/beyond-the-control-room-transforming-airport-operations-with-centralized-intelligence/): In the ever\-evolving aviation industry, airports are continuously seeking ways to improve operational efficiency, streamline communication, and enhance overall situational awareness\. - [GNSS interference report: Russia \- Part 4 of 4: Black Sea \& Romanian airspace](https://development.spire.com/blog/space-reconnaissance/gnss-interference-report-black-sea-romanian-airspace/): Through a combination of electronic warfare systems, offshore interference zones, and strategic positioning in Crimea, Russia has turned the Black Sea into one of the most consistently degraded GNSS zones in Europe\. - [How inaccurate weather forecasts cost the global economy billions \- and what Spire is doing about it](https://development.spire.com/blog/weather-climate/how-inaccurate-weather-forecasts-cost-the-global-economy-billions-and-what-spire-is-doing-about-it/): Today, the unpredictable nature of our global climate is more apparent than ever, with brutal heat waves testing our power grids, flash floods destroying towns and businesses, and hurricanes evacuating cities and driving people from their homes\. ## Events - [Farnborough International Airshow 2026](https://development.spire.com/events/farnborough-international-airshow-2026/) - [Aviation Festival Americas 2026](https://development.spire.com/events/aviation-festival-americas-2026/) - [Maritime Week Americas 2026](https://development.spire.com/events/maritime-week-americas-2026/) - [Commodity Trading Week Europe 2026](https://development.spire.com/events/commodity-trading-week-europe-2026/) - [Space Symposium 2026](https://development.spire.com/events/space-symposium-2026/) ## Data stories - [World's Heaviest Aircraft is Reborn: Tackles Critical Air Cargo Demand](https://development.spire.com/stories/worlds-heaviest-aircraft-is-reborn-tackles-critical-air-cargo-demand/) - [Air Traffic Data Shows Signs of a Comeback: First Green Shoots Appear in China](https://development.spire.com/stories/airline-data-shows-signs-of-a-comeback-first-green-shoots-appear-asia/) - [Air Traffic Data Shows Signs of a Comeback: Green Shoots Appear in the Middle East](https://development.spire.com/stories/air-traffic-data-shows-signs-of-a-comeback-green-shoots-appear-in-the-middle-east/) - [Applying weather prediction and soil moisture data to halt desert locust infestations](https://development.spire.com/stories/applying-weather-prediction-and-soil-moisture-data-to-halt-desert-locust-infestations/) - [Airlines are ramping up activity in Europe](https://development.spire.com/stories/airlines-are-ramping-up-activity-in-europe-the-wizz-air-story/) ## Tutorials - [How to process GRIB2 weather data for aviation applications \(GeoJSON\)](https://development.spire.com/tutorial/spire-weather-tutorial-how-to-process-grib2-data-for-aviation-applications-geojson/): This tutorial covers how to work with Spire Weather’s global forecast data in GRIB2 format using Python\. This tutorial uses GeoJSON file as input\. - [How to process GRIB2 weather data for maritime applications \(GeoJSON\)](https://development.spire.com/tutorial/how-to-process-grib2-data-for-maritime-applications-geojson/): Learn how to work with Spire Weather's global Numerical Weather Prediction \(NWP\) data in GRIB2 format using python - [How to get started with GRIB2 weather data and Python](https://development.spire.com/tutorial/spire-weather-tutorial-intro-to-processing-grib2-data-with-python/): Introduction to numerical weather prediction data\. Learn how to work with Spire Weather’s global forecast data in GRIB2 format using Python\. - [How to process GRIB2 weather data for maritime applications \(Shapefile\)](https://development.spire.com/tutorial/how-to-process-grib2-data-for-maritime-applications-shapefile/): This tutorial covers how to work with Spire Weather’s global forecast data in GRIB2 format using Python\. This tutorial uses Shapefile input\. - [How to process GRIB2 weather data for aviation applications \(Shapefile\)](https://development.spire.com/tutorial/spire-weather-tutorial-how-to-process-grib2-data-for-aviation-applications-shapefile/): This tutorial covers how to work with Spire Weather’s global forecast data in GRIB2 format using Python\. This tutorial uses Shapefile input\. ## Whitepapers - [Using space technology to improve weather forecasting models accuracy](https://development.spire.com/whitepaper/weather-climate/using-space-technology-to-improve-weather-forecasting-models-accuracy/): Download our white paper and discover how space technology and remote sensing methodologies are creating more reliable weather forecasts that’ll reduce the impact of weather on your business\. - [Capabilities, achievements and potential of the Spire Radio Occultation Constellation](https://development.spire.com/whitepaper/weather-climate/capabilities-achievements-and-potential-of-the-spire-radio-occultation-constellation/): Spire has developed and deployed a GNSS\-RO constellation that can help fulfill the unrealized potential impacts of RO data on numerical weather forecasting\. - [8 strategies to weatherproof cold supply chain operations amid a changing climate](https://development.spire.com/whitepaper/weather-climate/8-strategies-to-weatherproof-cold-supply-chain-operations-amid-a-changing-climate/): Laying out eight key strategies that help logistics and supply chain managers reduce the level of uncertainty and risk as weather\-induced catastrophes increase in frequency and intensity around the world\. - [Five things that changed weather forecasting forever for the maritime industry](https://development.spire.com/whitepaper/weather-climate/five-things-that-changed-weather-forecasting-forever-for-the-maritime-industry/): A comprehensive white paper highlighting the 5 key advancements that are driving forward maritime weather forecasting and its implications on the shipping industry\. - [Is the utility and energy sector protected from climate change?](https://development.spire.com/whitepaper/weather-climate/is-the-utility-and-energy-sector-protected-from-climate-change/): Between the years 2000 and 2021, a total of 1,542 major power outages were attributed to weather\-related factors\. ## Webinars - [Webinar: multi\-objective algorithms for voyage optimization and vessel performance](https://development.spire.com/webinar/weather-climate/multi-objective-algorithms-for-voyage-optimization-and-vessel-performance/): Watch this webinar now to learn about the power of multi\-objective algorithms for voyage optimization and vessel performance\. - [Space Tech Expo Europe: “So you’ve made it to space… now what?” Scaling up your space business for success](https://development.spire.com/webinar/space-services/space-tech-expo-europe-so-youve-made-it-to-space-now-what-scaling-up-your-space-business-for-success/): With Spire’s constellation of 100\+ multi\-payload satellites, this 2022 webinar revisits the journey and the expertise we have gained in constellation operations, the challenges faced and finally learnings on how Spire can help new space players achieve scale through executing their in\-orbit demonstration/ validation\. - [How port weather forecasts can help with maritime operations webinar](https://development.spire.com/webinar/weather-climate/how-port-weather-forecasts-can-help-with-maritime-operations-webinar/): There may be ways to better plan berth allocation or vessel maneuvers taking a weather forecast into account\. For instance, if a storm is expected to hit a port and vessel congestion may occur at that specific site\- ships can incorporate weather data into their weather routing models to account for fuel consumption beforehand and save thousands of dollars plus better plan their ETAs\. - [Better ways to use weather data for routing \- why the shortest route isn’t always the most efficient](https://development.spire.com/webinar/weather-climate/better-ways-to-use-weather-data-for-routing-why-the-shortest-route-isnt-always-the-most-efficient/): Watch this webinar to learn why the shortest shipping route isn’t always the most efficient\. - [Harnessing the power of weather data to decarbonize the global maritime industry](https://development.spire.com/webinar/weather-climate/harnessing-the-power-of-weather-data-to-decarbonize-the-global-maritime-industry/): Watch this webinar now to learn how Spire’s maritime weather solutions are transforming the global maritime industry\. ## Case studies - [Spire AI\-S2S: A more accurate, differentiated sub\-seasonal weather forecast](https://development.spire.com/case-study/weather-climate/spire-ai-s2s-a-more-accurate-differentiated-sub-seasonal-weather-forecast/): A 200\-member generative AI ensemble, built fully in\-house, independent of public sub\-seasonal models, and verified to outperform the ECMWF’s sub\-seasonal\-range forecasts \(S2S\)\* across all forecast lead times, most notably weeks 3\-6, when other models trend to climatology\. - [Leading beyond boundaries: Creating cyber\-secure satellites](https://development.spire.com/case-study/space-services/leading-beyond-boundaries-creating-cyber-secure-satellites/): In boardrooms across the world, cybersecurity is already a top priority\. But what happens when the battleground for digital resilience moves beyond Earth itself? - [Satellite technology for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring](https://development.spire.com/case-study/space-services/satellite-technology-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-monitoring/): Precise greenhouse gas emissions intelligence through seamless, scalable, and mission\-ready satellite infrastructure\. - [Meeting global connectivity challenges with 'Software in Space'](https://development.spire.com/case-study/space-services/meeting-global-connectivity-challenges-with-software-in-space/): Unlocking space\-enabled scalable opportunities for IoT services through global, high\-revisit rate, low\-latency connectivity delivering more data and higher data relay via satellites\. - [Driving IoT connectivity on Earth, from Space](https://development.spire.com/case-study/space-services/driving-iot-connectivity-on-earth-from-space/): The use of IoT\-connected devices is growing exponentially worldwide\. As opportunities expand, so does the need for robust, secure, and scalable connectivity\. ## Spirepedia articles - [Medium Earth Orbit \(MEO\)](https://development.spire.com/spirepedia/medium-earth-orbit-meo/) - [LEMUR Satellite](https://development.spire.com/spirepedia/lemur-satellite/) - [The Low Earth Multi\-Use Receiver \(LEMUR\)](https://development.spire.com/spirepedia/low-earth-multi-use-receiver/) - [Global Navigation Satellite Systems \(GNSS\) Signals](https://development.spire.com/spirepedia/global-navigation-satellite-systems-gnss-signals/) - [Beacon](https://development.spire.com/spirepedia/beacon/) ## Press releases - [Spire Global Partners with SATE on ESA\-Supported Research Program to Advance AI\-Driven Autonomous Constellation Operations](https://development.spire.com/press-release/spire-global-partners-with-sate-on-esa-supported-research-program-to-advance-ai-driven-autonomous-constellation-operations/): Funded through Italian Space Agency \(ASI\) and UK Space Agency \(UKSA\) subscriptions to ESA, the 18\-month program aims to enable real\-time onboard diagnostics and more autonomous constellation operations - [Spire Global Appoints Eric \(“Mell”\) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer](https://development.spire.com/press-release/spire-global-appoints-eric-mell-mellinger-as-chief-commercial-officer/): Experienced growth executive to lead global commercial strategy and accelerate revenue expansion across government and commercial markets - [Spire Global Successfully Launches Ten Satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter\-17 Rideshare Mission](https://development.spire.com/press-release/spire-global-successfully-launches-ten-satellites-on-spacexs-transporter-17-rideshare-mission/) - [Spire Global Selected by Amadeus for Real\-Time Aircraft Tracking Data Integration](https://development.spire.com/press-release/spire-global-selected-by-amadeus-for-real-time-aircraft-tracking-data-integration/): Spire’s multi\-source ground and space\-based data fusion to power real\-time aircraft visibility within Amadeus' Virtual Airport Operations Center \(vAPOC\) - [Spire Global Delivers 10 Satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base Ahead of the Transporter\-17 Rideshare Mission](https://development.spire.com/press-release/spire-global-delivers-10-satellites-to-vandenberg-space-force-base-ahead-of-the-transporter-17-rideshare-mission/): Third launch of 2026 reflects Spire's ability to manufacture and deliver data, analytics and intelligence across a wide range of government and commercial missions, with 19 satellites already launched this year ## Wiki - [Spire Weather Web Map Service](https://development.spire.com/wiki/spire-weather-web-map-service/): WMS \(Web Map Services\) is a turnkey solution to visualize weather forecast data into base maps and applications\. - [What is ADS\-B tracking?](https://development.spire.com/wiki/what-is-ads-b-tracking/): ADS\-B, short for Automatic Dependent Surveillance \- Broadcast, uses GPS satellites and other navigation tools to help determine an aircraft’s location at any given time\. - [Aircraft holdings explained: Breaking down the basics](https://development.spire.com/wiki/aircraft-holdings-explained-breaking-down-the-basics/): Many of us have found ourselves aboard a plane executing repetitive turns in the sky or observed an aircraft circling a specific point\. - [Handling holdings: Execution and procedures](https://development.spire.com/wiki/handling-holdings-execution-and-procedures/): When an aircraft approaches the airport in difficult circumstances or cannot land amidst different factors, it has to wait in the air for the approval to proceed with landing by the air traffic controllers\. - [How ADS\-B has Shaped the Modern Aviation Industry](https://development.spire.com/wiki/how-ads-b-has-shaped-the-modern-aviation-industry/): ADS\-B has been used by the global aviation industry for well over two decades, and has become a key enabler in the modernisation of its surveillance systems\. ## Liftoff - [6 Spire\-built satellites to launch for Space Services customers](https://development.spire.com/liftoff/6-spire-built-satellites-to-launch-for-space-services-customers/): These multi\-payload satellites, sized LEMUR 3 to 8, will replenish Spire’s multipurpose constellation and serve applications for IoT connectivity, weather and marine traffic monitoring\. - [8 Spire\-built satellites launch with OroraTech infrared cameras for wildfire detection from space](https://development.spire.com/liftoff/8-spire-built-satellites-launch-with-ororatech-infrared-cameras-for-wildfire-detection-from-space/): Equipped with OroraTech’s advanced infrared cameras, Spire’s 8U satellites will be deployed on Rocket Lab’s Electron to enhance wildfire monitoring and detection, providing critical real\-time data for fire response and prevention\. - [7 LEMUR satellites launch on SpaceX Transporter\-13 mission](https://development.spire.com/liftoff/7-lemur-satellites-launch-on-spacex-transporter-13-mission/): These multi\-payload satellites, sized LEMUR 3 to 8, will replenish Spire’s multipurpose constellation and serve applications for IoT connectivity, weather and marine traffic monitoring\. - [6 LEMUR satellites launch on SpaceX Transporter–12 mission](https://development.spire.com/liftoff/6-lemur-satellites-launch-on-spacex-transporter-12-mission/): These multi\-payload satellites, sized LEMUR 3 to 8, will replenish Spire’s multipurpose constellation and serve applications for IoT connectivity, weather and marine traffic monitoring\. - [7 LEMUR satellites launch on SpaceX Transporter–11 mission](https://development.spire.com/liftoff/7-lemur-satellites-launch-on-spacex-transporter-11-mission/): Carrying seven satellites sized LEMUR 3 to 16, these multi\-payload satellites will help with applications for remote device monitoring, soil moisture analysis, and marine traffic monitoring\. ## Categories - [Aviation](https://development.spire.com/blog/category/aviation/) - [Weather \& Climate](https://development.spire.com/blog/category/weather-climate/) - [Space Engineering](https://development.spire.com/blog/category/space-engineering/) - [Federal](https://development.spire.com/blog/category/federal/) - [Data](https://development.spire.com/blog/category/data/) ## Tags - [supply chain](https://development.spire.com/tag/supply-chain/) - [data](https://development.spire.com/tag/data/) - [Data analytics](https://development.spire.com/tag/data-analytics/) - [quality data](https://development.spire.com/tag/quality-data/) - [big data](https://development.spire.com/tag/big-data/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://development.spire.com/sitemap_index.xml)