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FEB 2021
5 graphs to explain the global economy today
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FEB 2021
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The Origins of SAR

On January 24, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying 143 small satellites, a record for a single launch, and the company’s first dedicated “rideshare” mission.

The same mission deployed six synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit, marking another milestone in the growth of the SAR industry. 

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Enhancing Mission with Ursa Space



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JAN 2021
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Story map: China Oil Storage Construction

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JAN 2021
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SAR Satellite Systems: Perspective on the year ahead


2021 has the makings for a stellar year in the remote sensing satellite industry, and for /blog/faq-what-is-sar">synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems in particular. To spotlight new developments, we’ll be periodically posting entries—like this one—to share the thoughts and insights of Adam Maher, SAR satellite industry expert and CEO of Ursa Space Systems. 

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JAN 2021
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Satellite launches shift SAR industry into high gear



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JAN 2021
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Ursans discuss SAR on alt-data podcast



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DEC 2020
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2020 Year in Review


This year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused wide-reaching upheaval, profoundly altering patterns of life across the globe.  As the effect of widespread lockdowns spread, many of these changes could be seen from space. Ursa Space captured a subset of effects through satellite imagery, and discussed our findings on this blog. 

It’s now that time to look back and provide a retrospective of a year unlike any before. 

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DEC 2020
Ursa Space’s oil storage product expands to over 6.6 billion barrels of capacity



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DEC 2020
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Holiday shopping, retail trends boost Amazon



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NOV 2020
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What you missed: GEOINT Community Forum



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NOV 2020
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FAQ: What is remote sensing?



Remote sensing is the process of acquiring information about objects or areas from a distance.

In broad terms, as you read this sentence, you are performing a type of remote sensing. Your eyes collect visible light waves reflected by the dark and light shapes in front of you, and your brain analyzes this information, assigning letters, words and meanings to the patterns. 

In a geospatial context, remote sensing is defined as the collection of information about the Earth using satellites, aircraft, or drones.