Spire Global Establishes Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Munich to Support Sovereign Space-Based Intelligence Capabilities

Spire Global, Inc. announced it has established a satellite manufacturing facility in Munich, Germany. The new site establishes sovereign, in-country manufacturing of small satellites and strengthens Germany’s ability to deploy and operate space-based intelligence capabilities.

The facility will initially host the development of the satellites used for in-orbit demonstration of the EURIALO project. The project is supported by the European Space Agency’s Space Systems for Safety & Security (4S) part of the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Programme. The initiative aims to advance GNSS-independent aircraft geolocation capabilities by leveraging a multi-satellite architecture to detect and process radio frequency emissions directly from aircraft, enabling independent positioning and tracking without reliance on traditional navigation systems, as a major contribution to the future European CNS infrastructure. This approach represents a foundational step toward next-generation radio frequency (RF) geolocation and space-based signal intelligence capabilities.

Beyond EURIALO, the facility aims to provide the industrial foundation for rapidly deployable satellite missions aligned with evolving national security requirements. Designed for end-to-end satellite manufacturing, including integration, testing, and mission-specific payload development—the site features an ISO-certified clean room and vertically integrated infrastructure, with the capacity to produce up to 100 satellites per year.

Spire’s Munich presence reflects its commitment to strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty. As demand for sovereign space capabilities accelerates, the facility positions Spire to support Germany’s domestic space infrastructure while addressing critical gaps in space-based intelligence, including capabilities relevant to the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) such as space reconnaissance and RF geolocation and monitoring.

“The opening of our Munich facility marks an important step in strengthening sovereign space capabilities in Germany,” said Theresa Condor, CEO of Spire Global. “By combining satellite manufacturing with Spire’s proven RF geolocation capabilities, we are enabling a new class of responsive space-based intelligence systems that can be integrated into national and European security frameworks while expanding our industrial footprint to support the growing demand for space-based intelligence solutions.”