In a significant boost to the United States’ weather forecasting capabilities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a substantial contract to develop the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. Known as Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO), this new constellation will build on the legacy of the current GOES-R series, also developed […]
In a significant development in the global weather forecasting industry, Windyty, S.E., known for its popular weather platform Windy.com, has acquired a majority stake in Meteoblue, A.G., a Basel-based company renowned for its highly accurate weather forecasting services. This strategic acquisition enhances Windyty, S.E.’s position as an industry leader and expands its technological and operational […]
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has been awarded a multi-million euro contract by the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), Europe’s leading meteorological satellite agency. This significant contract, spanning an initial two-year period from 2024-2026 with potential extensions, underscores Spire Global’s […]