The startup develops satellite systems for high-resolution Earth observation, providing organizations with access to commercial satellite data for monitoring land use, wildlife, and climate change. This technology enables data-driven decision-making, allowing companies to create effective strategies for environmental management.
Funding
$167.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations require timely and high-resolution Earth observation data for critical applications like land use monitoring, wildlife management, and climate change analysis, but access to such data can be limited by weather conditions and the availability of suitable satellite systems. Traditional remote sensing methods often struggle to provide consistent, all-weather monitoring capabilities.
Solution
Umbra provides government and commercial entities with consistent, actionable insights through its vertically integrated space technology and advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite systems. Umbra's SAR technology captures high-resolution imagery day or night and through all weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and rain. The company offers tailored imaging modes, including spotlight, stripmap, mosaic, and scan modes, to meet diverse monitoring needs, from detailed target analysis to wide-area surveillance. Umbra also provides custom mission solutions, including ground systems, payloads, spacecraft, and end-to-end system integration.
Target Audience
Umbra's primary customers include government agencies, commercial enterprises, and research institutions requiring high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation data and custom mission solutions.
Features
- High-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery with up to 25cm resolution
- All-weather imaging capabilities, unaffected by cloud cover, smoke, or darkness
- Multiple imaging modes: Dwell, Spotlight, Stripmap, Mosaic, and Scan
- Custom mission solutions, including vertically integrated design and manufacturing of space payloads
- Cloud-first command, control, and mission management software
- Open Data Program providing free access to time-series SAR data for algorithm development and research
- Archive of over 10,000 archival images available for purchase