Case Study: OroraTech strengthens wildfire detection with Spire's satellite data and space services

OroraTech scales to a 10-satellite constellation with Spire for wildfire alerts in under 3 minutes

OroraTech, a leader in space-based thermal data intelligence, faced the challenge of scaling their wildfire detection services to meet a global need for rapid, high-resolution monitoring after a record-breaking wildfire season. To improve their capabilities and reduce dependency on cloud coverage, they partnered with Spire Global to develop and expand their satellite network.

Spire provided its "Space as a Service" solution, enabling the rapid and scalable launch of OroraTech's thermal sensor satellites without high upfront costs. This partnership allowed OroraTech to grow its constellation and provide real-time wildfire alerts within three minutes. The results include helping to protect over 160 million hectares of forest worldwide, with plans to expand the constellation to 100 satellites by 2028, making it the world's largest dedicated to thermal intelligence.

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