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Schaeffler and Spire Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to develop space hardware subsystems, satellite platforms, and advanced radiofrequency, RF, and environmental sensing capabilities. The partnership combines Schaeffler's engineering and manufacturing scale with Spire's satellite platform expertise and extensive flight heritage, with the aim of establishing a new European standard for space-industrial capability. The companies intend to build a sovereign European space hardware and mission business before the end of this decade.

Following last week's filing of its S-1 prospectus by SpaceX (SPCX), shares of companies involved in space exploration, launch systems, satellites, lunar missions, and broader infrastructure continue to rally, with more broad-based strength in pre-market trading this morning. Iridium Communications (IRDM) is up 7.6%, Rocket Lab (RKLB) is up 4.8%, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is up 6.2%, Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is up 9.3%, Planet Labs (PL) is up 8.5%, Redwire (RDW) is up 12.6%, Spire Global (SPIR) is up 8.1%, and BlackSky (BKSY) is up 3.4%.

Spire Global has been selected by Amadeus IT Group, a global travel technology provider supporting airlines, airports, and travel companies worldwide, to provide a ground and space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast data fusion for integration into the Amadeus Virtual Airport Operations Center, or vAPOC. Amadeus vAPOC provides airport operators, airlines, and ground handlers with a unified operational view across airside and landside systems, in which global coverage of ADS-B flight tracking data is key. The integration of Spire's aviation intelligence and data, which uses a combination of ground and satellite receivers for enhanced coverage, ensures the vAPOC can provide continuous aircraft visibility, on ground for airport operations. Amadeus is developing additional AI-driven capabilities within vAPOC, including scenario planning tools and predictive analytics to support operational forecasting.