Virginia-based space services company Spire Global has expanded its agreement with Myriota to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads for the IoT provider.

These launches will see Australian firm Myriota’s IoT connectivity become operational across more than 40 satellites. Since initially partnering in 2021, Myriota has scaled its IoT connectivity platform rapidly and cost effectively by deploying its network software on Spire satellites that are optimised to host and run Myriota’s network in space. With this agreement, Myriota is expanding into satellite hardware in space through Spire’s space services.

“In a world where IoT connectivity is increasingly crucial, satellites and space technology are more than just tools; they are foundational to the future of global communication networks,” said Theresa Condor, CEO of Spire Global. “As Myriota’s constellation grows, so does our collaboration with them, expanding from software to hardware with payloads that address the critical gaps in IoT communication. With Spire space services we are thrilled to continue our long-term work with Myriota in reimagining how the world connects.”

The expansion of Myriota’s global space infrastructure should allow for more scalable and reliable IoT connectivity for smart devices worldwide. Myriota customers will have enhanced security, faster data access, reduced latency, and improved device control and firmware updating capabilities.

“Across sectors from agriculture and water to logistics, satellite-connected IoT sensors offer unparalleled insights into operations and are driving dramatic improvements in operational efficiency,” said Ben Cade, CEO of Myriota. “At Myriota we are working with customers around the globe delivering ultra-low power networks, with sensor battery lives measured in years. We are delighted to be working with Spire to further extend our network to help more industries, in more countries gain critical intelligence from the field, and apply this to deliver better outcomes for industry, society and the planet.”

Spire (spire.com) provides space-based data, analytics and space services, offering datasets and insights about Earth. It builds, owns and operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data acquired by Spire’s satellites provide global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection to predict how their patterns impact economies, global security, business operations and the environment. Spire has nine offices across the USA, Canada, UK, Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore.

Founded in 2015, Myriota (myriota.com) specialises in low-cost, low-power, secure direct-to-orbit satellite connectivity for the IoT and small power-constrained devices.