Umbra
Umbra is an American space technology company that operates a constellation of advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites to provide ultra-high-resolution radar imagery.
Founded
2015
Location
USA
Company Size
100
About
Umbra, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a U.S. space technology company building and operating a cutting-edge constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging satellites. Umbra’s satellites are designed to capture ultra-high-resolution radar images of Earth, unhindered by darkness or weather, supporting critical intelligence, defense, and commercial applications. The company emphasizes end-to-end ownership of its technology, from in-house developed radar sensors to spacecraft, enabling rapid innovation and customizability of its systems. With offices in California and Virginia, Umbra provides timely and detailed geospatial data to customers and has positioned itself as a key player in the growing commercial SAR imagery market.