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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 operates a constellation of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 22, 2024Space Development Agency taps Umbra for satellite integration study

The Space Development Agency awarded a $2,000,000 contract to Umbra under a Small Business Innovation Research contract to study integration of the company’s radar imaging satellites into the military’s next-generation satellite network.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 5.0Oct 22, 2024Space Development Agency taps Umbra for satellite integration study

In 2022 the National Reconnaissance Office awarded contracts to HawkEye 360, Aurora Insight, Kleos Space, PredaSAR, Spire Global, and Umbra Lab to study the use of commercial radio frequency tracking data for defense applications.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Sep 11, 2024Space industry execs urge DoD to expand commercial funding in defense programs

Umbra launched SAR satellites Umbra-09 and Umbra-10 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-11 rideshare mission on 2024-08-16.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Aug 20, 2024Umbra Boosts SAR Capabilities with Pair of Satellites with SpaceX

Umbra launched SAR satellites Umbra-07 and Umbra-08 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-9 rideshare mission on 2023-11-09.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Aug 20, 2024Umbra Boosts SAR Capabilities with Pair of Satellites with SpaceX

Umbra launched a Mission Solutions business line to develop custom satellite solutions for governments and large multinational corporations leveraging its vertical integration and remote sensing expertise.

GrowthRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Aug 20, 2024Umbra Boosts SAR Capabilities with Pair of Satellites with SpaceX

Umbra is founded, funded, built, and operated in the USA and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

GeneralGrowthValue 2.5Apr 29, 2024Umbra Advances to Phase II of the DARPA DRIFT program

Umbra plans to deploy the remaining satellites in its licensed 32-satellite constellation in strategically designed pairs.

PlanGeneralValue 3.6Apr 29, 2024Umbra Advances to Phase II of the DARPA DRIFT program

Umbra builds and operates small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar sensors capable of creating high-resolution images by processing radar signals.

CapabilityValue 4.0Mar 23, 2024Private satellite operators make case for helping military track ground targets

Umbra-07 and Umbra-08 launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission on 2023-11-09.

PlanValue 4.0Mar 17, 2024Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats

Umbra is founded, funded, built, and operated in the United States with headquarters in Santa Barbara, California and a presence in Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C.

GeneralGrowthValue 2.3Mar 17, 2024Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats

Umbra will provide customers with bistatic SAR data later in 2024.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Mar 17, 2024Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats

Umbra’s high-performance SAR satellites deliver large volumes of high-area-density SAR data intended to provide actionable, all-weather insights to the U.S. Government, its allies, and commercial partners.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 17, 2024Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats

Umbra plans to deploy the remaining satellites in its licensed 32-satellite constellation in strategically designed pairs.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 17, 2024Umbra unveils bistatic SAR data from the firm’s tandem pair of smallsats

Umbra announced the forthcoming release of imagery from its tandem pair of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites.

PlanValue 3.0Mar 12, 2024Umbra Reveals Bistatic SAR Data Captured from its Tandem Pair of Satellites

Umbra's high-performance SAR satellites deliver SAR data at high volumes and area density to the U.S. Government, its allies, and commercial partners.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 12, 2024Umbra Reveals Bistatic SAR Data Captured from its Tandem Pair of Satellites

Umbra launched its first tandem pair of satellites, Umbra-07 and Umbra-08, aboard the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission on 2023-11-09.

PlanValue 4.5Mar 12, 2024Umbra Reveals Bistatic SAR Data Captured from its Tandem Pair of Satellites

Umbra will provide customers with bistatic SAR data later in 2024.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Mar 12, 2024Umbra Reveals Bistatic SAR Data Captured from its Tandem Pair of Satellites

Umbra plans to deploy the remaining satellites in its licensed 32-satellite constellation in strategically designed pairs.

PlanValue 3.6Mar 12, 2024Umbra Reveals Bistatic SAR Data Captured from its Tandem Pair of Satellites

Umbra launched the tandem satellites Umbra-07 and Umbra-08 aboard the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission on 2023-11-09.

PlanValue 4.4Mar 8, 2024Umbra Unveils Bistatic SAR Data from its Tandem Pair of Satellites
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