{"id":4857,"date":"2025-08-14T16:22:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/umbra-launches-new-space-systems-business-unit-with-flight-proven-hardware\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:22:53","slug":"umbra-launches-new-space-systems-business-unit-with-flight-proven-hardware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/umbra-launches-new-space-systems-business-unit-with-flight-proven-hardware\/","title":{"rendered":"Umbra Launches New Space Systems Business Unit with Flight-Proven Hardware"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1755146339543_638907431473062715.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"385\" alt=\"Umbra Launches New Space Systems Business Unit with Flight-Proven Hardware\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1755146339543_638907431473062715.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1755146339543_638907431473062715.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"385\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Umbra<\/strong>, a leading American space technology company, announced the official launch of its new <strong>Space Systems<\/strong> business unit at the <strong>Small Satellite Conference<\/strong> in Salt Lake City, Utah. This strategic expansion brings Umbra\u2019s flight-proven, American-made hardware directly to the global market for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding beyond its core capabilities in remote sensing and custom satellite platforms, Umbra is now offering a portfolio of nine mission-critical components across four key categories. Manufactured in the United States and grounded in real-world operational expertise, the components are the same trusted hardware that powers Umbra\u2019s Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation. Now, they are available to support other operators, integrators, and mission builders worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: GNSS Constellations?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>Known for redefining the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in space-based remote sensing, Umbra is equipping customers in the U.S. and around the world with reliable, proven, and ready-to-deploy technologies\u2014enabling faster innovation, greater flexibility, and mission success.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUmbra was built on the belief that clarity is engineered\u2014and that space should be an advantage, not a barrier,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>David Langan<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer at Umbra. \u201cWith Space Systems, we\u2019re delivering the same proven technology we use ourselves\u2014hardware that endures, adapts, and performs\u2014to empower others. This isn\u2019t just about components; it\u2019s about enabling faster innovation and strengthening the U.S. industrial base at a critical time. We\u2019re building the future of space, and we\u2019re doing it here at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the satellite component market has faced significant constraints\u2014limited qualified suppliers, long lead times, and foreign dependencies. This creates challenges for operators trying to scale quickly. Space Systems directly addresses these challenges by offering hardware built, flown, and proven on its operational spacecraft. This launch marks a meaningful step toward strengthening domestic supply chains at a pivotal moment.<\/p>\n<p>From design to deployment, Umbra engineers operate every layer of the company\u2019s systems, uniquely positioning it to deliver high-performance, flight-proven hardware with reliable timelines and U.S.-based production.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSpace Systems is a natural evolution of Umbra\u2019s offerings\u2014rounding out our business in a way few others can,\u201d<\/em> said Umbra Chief Operating Officer and Space Systems General Manager <strong>Todd Master<\/strong>. \u201cThese aren\u2019t theoretical parts; they\u2019re components we\u2019ve built for our own constellation that have either flown or will fly in the near future. Space Systems is about putting that trust, performance and flexibility directly into our customers\u2019 hands. These parts are built to last and ready to deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Space Systems offers nine mission-critical pieces of hardware that support four functions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> Systems engineered for endurance and efficiency\u2014this includes the battery module, solar array and power package<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control:<\/strong> Precision attitude and maneuvering tech built to adapt\u2014including the magnetometer and sun sensor package, reaction wheel, and magnetorquer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communications:&nbsp;<\/strong>Robust, resilient links for clarity and speed\u2014to include the network switch and S-band radio<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deployment:<\/strong> Clean separation, reliable actuation, and mission success with the synchronized four-point separation system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this expansion, Umbra\u2019s ecosystem now spans high-quality SAR data through Remote Sensing, custom satellite platforms through Mission Solutions, and flight-proven spacecraft hardware through Space Systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Umbra, a leading American space technology company, announced the official launch of its new Space Systems business unit at the Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. This strategic expansion brings Umbra\u2019s flight-proven, American-made hardware directly to the global market for the first time. 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