Umbra Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Umbra bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 6 have reentered. Most are built by UMBRA. The largest operator on this bus is Umbra. The first launched in 2021, the most recent in 2023.
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In orbit
0
Active
6
Total launched
6
Reentered
Umbra launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Umbra satellites.
| Manufacturer | UMBRA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation, radar |
| Launch mass | 65 kg |
| Dry mass | 60 kg |
| Length | 0.7 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 3.8 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan + Dish |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Equipment | X-band SAR |
Top operators
Top countries
US 6
Umbra satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMBRA-06 Umbra-06 | 56198 | 2023-054W | UMBRA | Apr 15, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| UMBRA-04 Umbra-04 | 55050 | 2023-001AT | UMBRA | Jan 3, 2023 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| UMBRA-05 Umbra-05 | 55036 | 2023-001AD | UMBRA | Jan 3, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| UMBRA-03 Umbra-03 | 52753 | 2022-057X | UMBRA | May 25, 2022 | 88 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| UMBRA-02 Umbra-02 | 50986 | 2022-002C | UMBRA | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| UMBRA-2001 Umbra-01 | 48906 | 2021-059AD | UMBRA | Jun 30, 2021 | 88 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Umbra satellites are there?
The catalog lists 6 objects built on the Umbra bus. 0 are in orbit and 6 have reentered.
How many Umbra satellites are in orbit?
0 Umbra objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Umbra bus?
The Umbra bus is most commonly built by UMBRA.
When did the first Umbra satellite launch?
The first cataloged Umbra satellite launched in 2021, and the most recent in 2023.