ITHACA, NY – August 20, 2025 – Ursa Space Systems, a leading provider of satellite-based analytic solutions, today announced a strategic investment from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation which is one of Japan’s largest integrated trading and investment conglomerates. This investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and strengthens its ability to serve customers across Asia, particularly in the Japanese market.

ITHACA, NY – May 19, 2025 – Ursa Space Systems, a leading provider of space-based insights, and Aireon, the pioneer of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, today announced a collaboration to integrate Aireon’s real-time aircraft tracking data into Ursa Space’s geospatial platform.

With more supply set to hit the oil market this year, will demand be enough to absorb the excess? If not, crude inventories will rise, likely putting further downward pressure on prices.

A decline in oil prices would have significant implications, easing fuel costs for drivers and helping to curb inflationary pressures.

However, if prices fall too low, producers may cut output due to financial disincentives, potentially setting the stage for a sharp price rebound in the future.

Ithaca, NY – January 17, 2024 –  Ursa Space Systems was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as one of the vendors for the $200 million Luno B commercial data indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. 

Radar satellite imagery from Capella Space, analyzed by Ursa Space, reveals that Russian naval vessels are no longer present at the Tartus Naval Base following the fall of the Assad regime.

Located on the Mediterranean coast, the Tartus Naval Base is one of two key Russian military installations in Syria. The second is the Khmeimim Air Base, situated near the port city of Latakia. Moscow considers both posts to be highly strategic.

If you look at optical satellite imagery over major industrial ports long enough, you’ll likely notice certain stockpiles that stand out due to their distinct, reddish-brown hues. 

These easily recognizable piles probably contain iron ore, the primary ingredient for making steel. Stockpiles mark an intermediate stage in the iron ore supply chain—a temporary pause in the journey from mine to smelter. 

Will China’s latest moves to shore up the country’s ailing property sector prove effective? And if they do, how long will it take?

The answers to these questions are critical not only for China but also for global investors across multiple sectors, given their exposure to the world’s second-largest economy.

One sector particularly affected is commodities. China’s vast industrial base and large population require substantial amounts of energy, agricultural products, and metals.

On September 26, operators at a North Carolina quartz mine halted operations after more than two feet of rain from Hurricane Helene destroyed roads, cut off power and water, and damaged infrastructure.

Even if temporary, the closure is expected to have global repercussions due to the surprisingly significant role this single mine, nestled in the Appalachian town of Spruce Pine, plays in the technology sector.