The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has awarded new two-year contracts to three leading providers of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery: Capella Space, ICEYE US, and Umbra. An NRO spokesperson…
Satellite data provider Umbra has announced a significant expansion of its operations, moving beyond selling imagery from its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites to now offering the satellites themselves to…
Introduction A new study has demonstrated how high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data can be utilized to detect ground infrastructure damage from space. This cutting-edge technology offers a proactive…
Commercial satellite radar providers are prepared to meet the operational needs of U.S. government users, but plans to develop a program of record for these capabilities in fiscal year 2026…
In the lead-up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin amassed a significant military presence along the Ukrainian border, creating a sense of uncertainty and tension. Despite Russia’s…
In a mission that initially appeared successful, two German military spy satellites launched into orbit last December have failed to become operational. The satellites, part of a new generation of…
In a recent display of technological prowess, China has reportedly launched satellites that not only violate International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regulations but also the speed in which this satellite was…
Capella Space Corp., a leader in the American space technology sector, has introduced a new AI-driven Vessel Classification capability, enhancing its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery solutions. This innovative feature…
e-GEOS and Umbra Sign Reseller Agreement for Global Distribution of SAR Satellite Data e-GEOS and Umbra have entered into a Reseller Agreement granting e-GEOS non-exclusive, worldwide distribution rights for Umbra…
Umbra, a prominent player in space technology, has progressed to Phase II of the Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) program, orchestrated by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).…