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PlantiQ Expands GNSS-RO Coverage with Second Satellite Launch

October 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

PlantiQ launches second satellite this month, expanding GNSS-RO coverage.
GNOMES-11 adds tropical coverage from a mid-inclination orbit.
Satellite built and launched in 10 months with Muon Space.
Data to support NOAA weather models and improve forecasting.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may indicate a growing role for commercial weather data providers in supporting government agencies like NOAA. The rapid deployment of GNOMES-10 and GNOMES-11 suggests that commercial companies can move quickly to meet emerging needs, which could disrupt traditional government-led satellite development timelines.

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What Happened

Commercial Weather Data Provider Adds Tropical Coverage Amid El Niño

PlantiQ has successfully launched its second satellite, GNOMES-11, which will provide critical data for weather forecasting and space weather applications. The satellite was built and launched in just 10 months with Muon Space, demonstrating the rapid deployment capabilities of commercial weather data providers. This launch comes as a strong El Niño develops, and the added coverage is expected to improve weather forecast models. According to PR Newswire, PlantIQ’s constellation is approaching a capacity of nearly 20,000 GNSS-RO profiles per day.

Source | Originally Published: October 23, 2026

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