Satellite solutions
Build and launch custom RF sensors with Spire’s secure LEO platform
Hosted payloads | Custom builds
Deploy and launch mission-specific RF (Radio Frequency) payloads on Spire’s industry-proven satellite infrastructure, with modular SDR (Software Defined Radio) integration, secure manufacturing, and on-orbit processing.
Running high-stakes, security-focused missions? Optional double encryption ensures complete customer data privacy – even Spire can’t access what you collect. All mission data is run through Spire’s infrastructure on AWS GovCloud, giving you end-to-end ownership of your payloads and mission data.
End-to-end satellite solutions for more targeted RF intelligence
Spire enables the deployment of critical RF missions with speed, security, and full user control. Whether integrating a payload into our modular LEMUR platform, building a dedicated satellite, or launching a hosted payload, Spire delivers trusted results – from design to downlink.
Hosted RF payloads
The LEMUR bus is an easily configurable modular satellite system, designed to meet a broad range of application needs.
Deploy your payload in space with payload integration, launch and mission operations. Satellite specifications added in attached brochure.
Tailored RF reconnaissance
Spire’s satellites can be deployed individually or in tightly coordinated formations (such as triangle or diamond-shaped clusters) to enable multi-angle RF signal collection, enhance geolocation precision using TDOA and FDOA, and support persistent coverage, emitter triangulation, and rapid-response ISR. Each platform is highly configurable, with flexible antenna layouts, power budgets, onboard processing, and encrypted tasking – giving you full control without running a satellite program.
LEMUR platform specs for hosted payloads
Spire offers hosted payload integration on our LEMUR platform.
See the table below for volume, power, and onboard specs across 4U, 8U, and 16U configurations.
| Platform | Payload volume | Peak power | Onboard storage | Max payload mass | Onboard processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | 160×97×97 mm | Up to 30W | 8 GB | 2.5 kg | Based on mission needs |
| 8U | 220×200×97 mm | Up to 60W | 8 GB | 6 kg | Based on mission needs |
| 16U | 220×200×200 mm | Up to 120W | 16 GB | 14 kg | Based on mission needs |
Base platform is configurable, with dedicated on-board processing, it can be customized to your unique needs, with options to add star trackers, propulsion systems, reaction wheels and more.
Why choose Spire?
Secure and scalable
Spire builds and integrates payloads in secure US, UK, Canada, Munich, and Luxembourg facilities, enabling rapid deployment for government, commercial, civil, and defense applications. Every system is encrypted end-to-end, with options for client-side keys and isolated data flows.
Full lifecycle space services
Design, manufacture, test, launch, operate. Spire owns the entire stack, reducing vendor delays and allowing full mission control from the start.
Global coverage, local control
Our LEO constellation delivers revisit rates under 30 minutes, with control available via RESTful APIs. You command the tasking, the payload, and the data routing with no human-in-the-loop.
Intelligence-grade processing
TFRS modules are customizable for modulation recognition, emitter fingerprinting, and signal classification. Process signals onboard or deliver raw IQ for in-house exploitation.
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Build your next RF mission with Spire
Spire delivers fast-track deployment of mission-specific RF payloads. From form-factor selection to ISR integration, we deliver unmatched solutions with minimal restrictions from LEO.
