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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 is launching its next two satellites later 2023.

PlanValue 3.0May 30, 2023Astræa + Umbra form partnership to transform risk mitigation via SAR data

Umbra is launching two additional satellites later in 2023.

PlanGrowthValue 3.0May 30, 2023Astræa and Umbra Form New Partnership to Transform Risk Mitigation with SAR Data

Umbra provides Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data that is weather independent.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 30, 2023Astræa + Umbra form partnership to transform risk mitigation via SAR data

Astraea, Inc. partnered with Umbra to integrate Umbra’s Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data into the Astraea platform.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 30, 2023Astræa and Umbra Form New Partnership to Transform Risk Mitigation with SAR Data

The DRIFT program will advance formation flying and joint collection techniques using Umbra’s SAR satellites to create synchronized monostatic and bistatic data.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 23, 2023Umbra Selected by DARPA for Digital Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program

The DRIFT program focuses on using data from at least two Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites flown in formation to enable development of innovative processing algorithms.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 23, 2023Umbra Selected by DARPA for Digital Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program

Umbra is committed to delivering hardware and software products to the U.S. Government and allied customers to address complex security and business challenges.

GeneralValue 1.2May 23, 2023Umbra Selected by DARPA for Digital Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program

Umbra’s satellites are equipped with a SAR payload capable of capturing the highest-resolution radar images ever sold in the open market and operating through day, night, and dense cloud cover.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 23, 2023Umbra Selected by DARPA for Digital Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program

Umbra is scheduled to launch two additional SAR satellites later 2023 on the SpaceX Transporter 9 rideshare mission.

PlanValue 4.6May 22, 2023DARPA selects Umbra to demonstrate radar imaging techniques

The DRIFT program focuses on using data from at least two Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites flown in formation to enable development of innovative processing algorithms.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5May 22, 2023DARPA Selects Umbra for their DRIFT Program

The DRIFT program will advance formation flying and joint collection techniques using Umbra’s SAR satellites to create synchronized monostatic and bistatic data to support program objectives.

CapabilityValue 4.0May 22, 2023DARPA selects Umbra for the DRIFT program

Umbra is licensed to operate 32 satellites to support DRIFT and other programs for the U.S. Federal Government.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.3May 22, 2023DARPA Selects Umbra for their DRIFT Program

Umbra provides Compensated Phase History Data (CPHD) that offers a more raw data form than typical commercial SAR vendors, enabling Ursa to develop novel derived products through research and development.

CapabilityRelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0May 22, 2023Umbra + Ursa Space enter a strategic partnership

Ursa Space Systems and Umbra are partnering to provide advanced synthetic aperture radar analytics to a global market through Ursa’s suite of subscription and custom intelligence products.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 22, 2023Umbra + Ursa Space enter a strategic partnership

The DRIFT program focuses on using data from at least two Umbra Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites flown in formation to enable development of innovative processing algorithms.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 22, 2023DARPA selects Umbra for the DRIFT program

Umbra’s satellites are equipped with a SAR payload capable of capturing the highest-resolution radar images ever sold in the open market while operating through day, night, and dense cloud cover.

CapabilityValue 4.0May 22, 2023DARPA Selects Umbra for their DRIFT Program

Umbra has developed recent advancements in radar technology that provide the U.S. Government with new opportunities to explore radar-related concepts and pursue a new generation of SAR and RF missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5May 22, 2023DARPA selects Umbra for the DRIFT program

Ursa and Umbra first teamed to serve customers in late 2022 when Umbra began offering high-resolution SAR imagery for commercial use and Ursa became Umbra’s first commercial customer.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0May 22, 2023Umbra + Ursa Space enter a strategic partnership

Umbra’s satellites are equipped with a SAR payload capable of capturing the highest-resolution radar images ever sold in the open market and operating through day, night, and dense cloud cover.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 22, 2023DARPA selects Umbra for the DRIFT program

DRIFT will advance formation flying and joint collection techniques using Umbra’s SAR satellites to create synchronized monostatic and bistatic data to support program objectives.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 22, 2023DARPA Selects Umbra for their DRIFT Program
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