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Umbra Space

US

Umbra Space is a vertically integrated US-based space technology company specializing in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites and related intelligence data services for both commercial and government clients. They operate a constellation of SAR satellites, providing high-resolution imagery (down to 16cm) that can be acquired day or night, and through all weather conditions. Umbra's key partners and customers include the Space Development Agency (SDA), NASA, European Space Imaging (EUSI), Reflex Aerospace, Array Labs and Raytheon. Associated keywords: remote sensing, SAR imagery, satellite constellation, data analytics, defense, intelligence.

commercialFounded 2015
Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Umbra launched a synthetic aperture radar imaging satellite on Transporter-5.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2May 26, 2022SpaceX launches Transporter-5 dedicated smallsat rideshare mission

Commercial radar imagery from Capella Space, Umbra, and Iceye has been in high demand for its ability to penetrate cloud cover over Ukraine.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.7May 20, 2022On National Security | Drawing lessons from the first ‘commercial space war’

The National Reconnaissance Office issued a Broad Agency Announcement to survey commercial synthetic aperture radar capabilities and awarded contracts in January to Airbus U.S., Capella, Iceye U.S., PredaSAR, and Umbra to evaluate commercial SAR capabilities.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Apr 26, 2022NRO plans for immediate and long-term acquisition of commercial satellite data

Capella Space, Iceye, PredaSAR, and Umbra are among the companies actively developing and launching SAR constellations.

GeneralValue 2.0Mar 29, 2022Synspective raises $100 million Series B round

The National Reconnaissance Office signed study agreements on 2022-01-20 with Airbus U.S., Capella Space, Iceye U.S., PredaSAR, and Umbra.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jan 20, 2022National Reconnaissance Office signs agreements with five commercial radar satellite operators

Umbra builds hardware and software products for analytics customers serving the United States and its allies.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.0Jan 20, 2022NRO Selects Umbra for their Strategic Commercial Enhancements Effort

Umbra’s satellites are equipped with a Synthetic Aperture Radar payload that can image at night and through dense clouds.

CapabilityValue 4.2Jan 20, 2022NRO Selects Umbra for their Strategic Commercial Enhancements Effort

Three larger synthetic aperture radar satellites—two from Capella Space and one from Umbra—are attached to different ports on the Falcon 9 payload adapter and will still fly on the SXRS-6 mission.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Dec 23, 2021Propellant leak forces Sherpa tug off SpaceX rideshare mission

U.S. startups PredaSAR and Umbra are developing SAR constellations.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.5Dec 7, 2021China’s SAR satellite surge continues with new constellation plan

Capella Space, Iceye, and Umbra are companies that are establishing and expanding synthetic-aperture radar satellite constellations.

GrowthValue 2.0Nov 19, 2021NASA considers innovative business model for $500 million Earth Science campaign

Spaceflight is managing the SXRS-6 launch for eight organizations, including returning customers Capella Space, Umbra Space, Lynk Global, Inc., Kleos Space, and NASA.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.6Nov 9, 2021Spaceflight Inc. readies 13 payloads and chemical propulsion OTV for first multi-destination rideshare mission

Spaceflight is managing the SXRS-6 launch for eight organizations, including returning customers Capella Space, Umbra Space, Lynk Global, Kleos Space, and NASA.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 9, 2021Spaceflight’s First Multi-Destination, 13 Smallsat, Rideshare Mission + Chemical Propulsion OTV Being Readied For Launch By SpaceX

Commercial imaging resolution has reached under 0.3 m with Airbus and Maxar leading the optical sector and ICEYE, Capella, and Umbra leading the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sector, all targeting the defense market.

CapabilityValue 3.5Oct 6, 2021Towards a $7.5B Earth Observation Data & Service Market by 2030

Airbus and Maxar are leading in the under 30cm optical resolution market, while ICEYE, Capella, and Umbra lead in the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) market.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.2Oct 5, 2021Euroconsult Projects A $7.5 Billion Earth Observation Data & Service Market By 2030

An Umbra satellite is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payload capable of imaging at night and through dense clouds.

CapabilityValue 4.5Jul 20, 2021Umbra awarded $950M IDIQ contract following Space-X launch

Umbra was awarded a $950,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for maturation, demonstration, and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 5.0Jul 20, 2021Umbra awarded $950M IDIQ contract following Space-X launch

An Umbra satellite is equipped with a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload capable of imaging at night and through dense clouds.

CapabilityValue 4.3Jul 19, 2021Umbra Receives $950 Million Contract For Development Work On JADC2

Umbra was awarded a $950,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for maturation, demonstration, and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 5.0Jul 19, 2021Umbra Receives $950 Million Contract For Development Work On JADC2

Umbra launched its first synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite on 2021-06-30.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jul 16, 2021Umbra and Hypergiant among firms selected for Air Force JADC2 contract

Umbra was awarded a $950,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the maturation, demonstration, and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 5.0Jul 16, 2021Umbra Awarded $950M Ceiling IDIQ Contract Following SpaceX Launch
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