Spire Developer Documentation

The Data Pipeline API enables Space Services Customers to perform two primary data operations: downloading data from their payloads and receiving data uploaded to their payloads. This API is exposed and managed through the Spire Linux Agent (version 1.5.1).

The Satellite Bus API provides Space Services Customers with the ability to access spacecraft position and attitude data in near real-time and issue dynamic pointing commands. This API is exposed and managed through the Spire Linux Agent (version 1.5.0).

The Spire Linux Agent (version 1.5.2) is a daemon running on a Spire Space Services customer's payload. It provides a set of APIs that enable the payload to interface with the satellite bus. Note that the agent was formerly known as the OORT Agent, and the 'OORT' name may still appear in SDK modules and process names.

The Data Pipeline API enables Space Services Customers to perform two primary data operations with their payloads: downloading data from payloads and receiving data uploaded to payloads. This API is exposed and managed through the Spire Linux Agent (Version 1.5.0).

The Spire Linux Agent (version 1.5.0) is a daemon that runs on a Spire Space Services customer's payload. It provides a set of APIs that enable the payload to interface with the satellite bus. Note that the agent was formerly known as the OORT Agent, and the 'OORT' name may still appear in SDK modules and process names.

The Data Pipeline API (Version 1.5.2) is used by Space Services Customers to manage data transfers for their payloads. It supports both downloading data from payloads and receiving data uploaded to payloads. The API is exposed and accessed through the Spire Linux Agent.

The Spire Tasking API provides a direct interface for scheduling windows within the Spire constellation. It is designed for both manual scheduling of individual windows and as a backend service for automated scheduling systems.

MockFM is a ground-side service providing virtual satellites (mock Flight Models) to Space Services customers. It allows developers to familiarize themselves with the Tasking API and the process of interacting with space assets without requiring physical flight hardware. Spire treats MockFMs as assets in orbit, providing them with a realistic contact schedule for tasking and management.

The Satellite Bus API (version 1.5.1) provides Space Services Customers with the ability to access spacecraft position and attitude data in near real-time and issue dynamic pointing commands. This API is exposed and managed through the Spire Linux Agent.

The Satellite Bus API (Version 1.5.2) allows Space Services Customers to access spacecraft position and attitude data in near real-time and to issue dynamic pointing commands. This API is exposed and managed through the Spire Linux Agent.

The Spire Linux Agent (version 1.5.1) is a daemon that runs on a Spire Space Services customer's payload. It provides a set of APIs that enable the payload to interface with the satellite bus. Note that the agent was formerly known as the OORT Agent, and the 'OORT' name may still appear in SDK modules and process names.

The Signaling API v2.0 defines the interface payloads must expose to receive notifications of upcoming events from the satellite bus. The system operates by having the satellite bus call a payload executable (payload_exec) via SSH. The bus provides window configuration files on the payload file system containing signal information and data from the Tasking API. The payload is responsible for implementing an executable that accepts specific arguments, interprets these configuration files, and performs the required actions.