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Umbra

American space technology company

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Headquarters: Arlington, United States
Founded year: 2015
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 50–250
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Umbra

In short: Umbra expanded its NRO partnership, launched several SAR satellites, and opened a new 20,000-square-foot production facility in Virginia.

Company announcements

Today Umbra

Umbra selected by NOAA to provide SAR data

Umbra will supply commercial synthetic aperture radar data under a ten-year IDIQ contract effective September 2026, enhancing weather forecasting and environmental monitoring capabilities.

August 5 Umbra

Umbra wins sole-source contract from NRO for radar commercial augmentation

The follow-on award includes a one-year base and two one-year options, expanding NRO’s access to Umbra’s SAR constellation and more than 100,000 images delivered.

April 22 Umbra

Umbra names Todd Master Chief Strategy Officer

He brings 25+ years of experience from DARPA and space ecosystem, previously serving as COO. CEO David Langan praises his contributions.

February 13 Umbra

Umbra opens new 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Reston

This expansion builds on last year's growth, strengthens national security support, and deepens partnerships with Virginia entities. It accelerates resilient space systems development.

Media coverage

August 5 SpaceNews

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government's use of commercial (SAR). The contracts...

May 5 The Korea Herald

Korea's space agency chief visits Umbra Space, SpaceX for satellite talks - The Korea Herald

Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator Oh Tae-seog met with officials from US space firms Umbra Space and SpaceX on Monday, as the agency seeks to expand...

April 22 Yahoo Finance

Umbra Confirms $800,000 in Hack Funds Ran Through the Protocol — Pulls Its Frontend Offline

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February 12 MarketWatch

Space Technology Company Umbra to Invest $6.75 Million to Establish Operations in Fairfax County

Umbra, a leading U.S. space technology company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient satellite systems, will invest $6.75 million in Fairfax County to expand...

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