The satellite industry is providing imagery that is more accessible, prolific, reliable, and affordable compared to just a few years ago, at an ever quickening pace. Each part of the supply chain — the satellite operators, manufacturers, launch service providers, and ground equipment suppliers — have contributed to the transformation…

Thanks to everyone who participated in the first-ever SAR Use Case Tournament, an Ursa Space, March Madness-inspired event to spotlight the array of real world problems that can be solved using synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The winner was… Illegal Fishing Monitoring. This use case dominated a tough field, beating out…

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…

Over the years, we have discussed how synthetic aperture radar (SAR) can provide valuable ground-truth information not available elsewhere. In this blog, we provide a list of examples drawn from our previous work. For a refresher on SAR basics, check out this quick guide. From Auto manufacturing trends to Zawiya…

Take a look at the picture above. Without the labels, would you be able to figure out what you are looking at? Do you think this image contains a lot of high-quality information? Without a background in radar imagery analysis, the answer will likely be a resounding “no” to both…

Leishenshan Hospital opened early February to treat the overflow of COVID-19 patients during some of the worst days of the crisis in Wuhan. It was the second of 16 temporary hospitals built in the Chinese city at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic. As the…

There are signs of economic life in China after months of paralysis. A car factory in Tianjin. A freight railyard in Wuhan. Oil storage tanks across China. The impact of China’s lockdown was highly visible in these places. …