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.
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Both e-GEOS and Umbra will integrate their data pipelines to support a new combined service model.
Umbra captured imagery of the ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square on parade day and processed it in under 30 minutes.
Umbra's constellation captured high-resolution radar imagery of the Workers' Party parade in Pyongyang.
Umbra collected imagery of the Mirim Parade Training Ground, showing the full buildup phase, including rehearsals, vehicle staging, and formation organization.
Umbra captured imagery of Kim Il Sung Square on October 10, 2025, at 1256 UTC with a resolution of 50 cm and 4x Multilook.
Umbra's radar imagery revealed dense crowd formations and equipment placement during the parade ceremony.
Umbra's satellite constellation captures high-resolution radar imagery through clouds and darkness.
Umbra captured imagery of the Mirim Parade Training Ground on October 8, 2025, at 0311 UTC with a resolution of 50 cm and 3x Multilook.
Umbra announced its expansion from data provision to technology and satellite system sales.
The Umbra project won first prize in the ASAC.
Maxar expanded its offerings by partnering with Umbra and recently adding Satellogic to create a virtual constellation of imaging capabilities.
The deals include synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data provided by partner company Umbra to complement Maxar imagery.
Umbra Space has worked with the National Reconnaissance Office since 2022 under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements initiative.
Umbra Space secured a contract extension with the National Reconnaissance Office on 2024-12-04.
Umbra Space was one of several SAR imaging companies the National Reconnaissance Office selected in 2022 for study contracts.
Umbra Space is a California-based startup specializing in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology.
Umbra is founded, funded, built, and operated in the United States and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with a presence in Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C.
Umbra was previously selected for the Stage II option of the NRO Commercial Radar Capabilities contract in late 2022.
Maxar Intelligence operates high-resolution electro-optical imaging satellites and integrates SAR data from Umbra into its products.
Competitors Umbra in the United States and Iceye in Finland have achieved 1,200 MHz SAR capability.