Spire Global announced a new partnership with Precursor SPC to supply GNSS radio occultation (RO) profiles for real‑time hypersonic tracking. The deal positions Spire as a key data provider for a critical defense capability, enabling continuous, phase‑accurate tracking of hypersonic vehicles across all flight phases.
Under the agreement, Spire will deliver up to 20,000 RO profiles per day, feeding atmospheric density and ionospheric conditions into Precursor’s AI/ML‑driven ionospheric nowcasting system. The integration will provide the real‑time environmental intelligence that directly influences hypersonic trajectory prediction and communication reliability.
The contract follows a recent real‑time ionospheric nowcast delivered during the Artemis II lunar mission, demonstrating the practical value of Spire’s data for high‑profile aerospace operations. It also expands Spire’s presence in the defense sector, adding to its existing contracts with the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program (ceiling $151 billion) and the U.S. Space Force STEP 2.0 program (ceiling $237 million).
Spire’s VP and Head of North America, Quintin Jones, said the partnership “demands that we move beyond static models and embrace real‑time, environmental intelligence…turn atmospheric volatility from a tactical blind spot into a strategic advantage.” Precursor’s CEO, Clive Cook, added that the collaboration “addresses a critical gap in today’s operational environment to support more accurate tracking and the evolving needs of the warfighter.”
Spire’s Q4 2025 results showed revenue of $15.8 million, a 44 % year‑over‑year increase excluding its divested maritime business, and a non‑GAAP gross margin of 43 %. The company is guiding for over 30 % revenue growth in 2026 and aims for adjusted EBITDA and operating cash‑flow break‑even by Q4 2026, underscoring its focus on scaling high‑margin space‑reconnaissance services.
By securing this hypersonic tracking contract, Spire reinforces its competitive moat built on a proprietary nanosatellite constellation and advanced analytics, while positioning itself at the forefront of national‑security data services. The deal signals continued demand for high‑resolution, real‑time environmental data in defense applications and supports Spire’s broader strategy of expanding its core weather, climate, and space‑reconnaissance portfolio.
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