Muon Space: latest developments and connections

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Muon Space and Orbital Micro Systems were awarded contracts for advanced satellite technology development, including $11 million and $7.5 million grants.

Some support1 report
Muon Space serves as the operational base for the FireSat project, which receives funding from Google.org.

Well supported3 reports
Muon Space, led by Jonny Dyer, is partnering with Earth Fire Alliance to use satellites for global wildfire detection.

Some support4 reports
Muon Space is providing fire management support to local agencies in the Los Angeles area, utilizing FireSat satellites for joint operations.

Well supported12 reports

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Around Muon Space this week

News at the entities that move Muon Space most

Google.org Structural
The Saudi Ministry of Education, in partnership with Google.org, has endorsed and supports a new online safety curriculum and training initiative.

Moves Muon Space
Mon 16:35
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Transactional
NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.

Moves Muon Space
Mon 08:33
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Operational
Grants are being used to fund various projects, including those located in Siskiyou County.

Moves Muon Space
Tue 23:40
Los Angeles Operational
Los Angeles City Council voted to allow noncitizen voting in city elections, supported by Angelica Salas.

Moves Muon Space
Mon 17:37
Google Transactional
Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.

Moves Muon Space
Mon 17:38
California Operational
Federal government imposed new restrictions on provider taxes, while Limón spoke to reporters via CalMatters.

Moves Muon Space
Mon 15:05

Connections

The 19 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Operational

Muon Space develops FireSat satellites used for joint fire operations with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Some supportJul 6

Muon Space → California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection → Muon Space
Clara Chew Structural

Clara Chew serves as a principal scientist at Muon Space, establishing a key professional dependency between the individual and the company.

Some supportJun 3

Muon Space → Clara Chew
Clara Chew → Muon Space
Jonny Dyer Structural

Jonny Dyer serves as the CEO of Muon Space.

Some supportJul 7

Muon Space → Jonny Dyer
Jonny Dyer → Muon Space
Los Angeles Operational

Muon Space provides fire management support services to local agencies operating within the Los Angeles area.

Some supportJul 6

Muon Space → Los Angeles
Los Angeles → Muon Space
Google Transactional

Google provided over $15 million in funding to Muon Space.

Well supportedJul 29

Muon Space → Google
Google → Muon Space
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Transactional

Muon Space was awarded $11 million by NOAA for advanced satellite technology development.

Some supportAug 28

Muon Space → National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration → Muon Space
Sacramento Transactional

Muon Space holds a contract with the city of Sacramento for the development of the FireSat satellite system.

Some supportJul 14

Muon Space → Sacramento
Sacramento → Muon Space
Google.org Structural

Google.org provides funding for Muon Space's FireSat constellation development.

Some supportJun 17

Muon Space → Google.org
Google.org → Muon Space

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California Operational

California and Muon Space have formed a partnership to develop a FireSat wildfire detection system.

Some supportJul 8

Muon Space → California
California → Muon Space
SpaceX Structural

Muon Space relies on SpaceX's Transporter-17 service for its launch and satellite deployment operations.

Well supportedJul 29

Muon Space → SpaceX
SpaceX → Muon Space
Earth Shared context

Muon Space operates to provide dedicated wildfire coverage of Earth.

Some supportJul 18

Muon Space → Earth
Earth → Muon Space
California Shared context

Muon Space operates its satellite infrastructure from a base located in California.

Well supportedJul 10

Muon Space → California
California → Muon Space
Karen O'Connor Transactional

Karen O'Connor guided the requirements for Muon Space's FireSat system.

Some supportJul 8

Muon Space → Karen O'Connor
Karen O'Connor → Muon Space
Silicon Valley Shared context

Muon Space is located within the Silicon Valley tech hub.

Some supportJul 2

Muon Space → Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley → Muon Space
Europe Shared context

Muon Space plans to deploy its FireSat detection system within the European region.

Some supportJul 18

Muon Space → Europe
Europe → Muon Space
Mountain View Shared context

Muon Space is geographically located in Mountain View.

Some supportJul 9

Muon Space → Mountain View
Mountain View → Muon Space
North America Shared context

Muon Space develops technology to mitigate regional wildfires within North America.

Some supportJul 29

Muon Space → North America
North America → Muon Space
Gordon Operational

The companies are functionally coupled through their shared operational role in the FireSat project.

Some supportJun 17

Muon Space → Gordon
Gordon → Muon Space
JCO Transactional

GAO recommends JCO explore commercial vendors for potential engagement.

Some supportSep 1

Muon Space → JCO
JCO → Muon Space

History

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August 2026

1 event

Aug 28, 2026Muon Space and Orbital Micro Systems were awarded contracts for advanced satellite technology development, including $11 million and $7.5 million grants.

July 2026

2 events

June 2026

4 events