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Umbra

Umbra is a US space technology company that develops and operates satellite systems for remote sensing and mission-specific applications. Its radar satellites collect detailed imagery across a range of weather and lighting conditions, giving customers regular access to information about events on Earth. The company combines sensor and spacecraft development with data services and mission platforms. This integrated approach supports both imagery customers and organisations seeking customised satellite capabilities.

At a glance

Headquarters
Santa Barbara, California
Founded
2015
Fleet
12 launched, to January 2026
Best resolution
25 cm (Spotlight)
Radar bandwidth
1200 MHz, X-band
First launch
Umbra-01, 30 June 2021

Satellites

Umbra SAR

Umbra SAR

In service
Resolution
25, 35, 50 cm or 1 m (Spotlight)
Frequency
X-band, 1200 MHz bandwidth
Modes
Spotlight, Dwell, Multilook
Scene
5 × 5 to 10 × 10 km; up to 10 × 14 km
Orbit
500 km sun-synchronous
Flying since
June 2021