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NOAA Extends Spire Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder Contract

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

NOAA extends Spire contract for hyperspectral microwave sounder data.
Six-month extension worth $3 million.
Evaluation aims to improve numerical weather prediction.
HyMS captures atmospheric observations across 2,000 sensing channels.

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Strategic Implications

This extension may indicate NOAA's growing interest in commercial weather data solutions. The use of hyperspectral microwave sounding technology could suggest a shift towards more accurate and reliable weather forecasting, which may benefit the broader aerospace industry and could lead to further adoption of similar technologies.

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What Happened

Space Agency Expands Evaluation Of Advanced Weather Forecasting Data

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has extended its contract with Spire Global to evaluate data from the Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) under a $3 million six-month extension. The evaluation aims to assess how hyperspectral microwave sounding data can improve numerical weather prediction, with a focus on sensor performance across various atmospheric conditions and seasonal weather patterns. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: August 4, 2024

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