Ursa Space Custom Monitoring and Data Subscriptions

Ursa Space Systems states it was founded in 2014 to make satellite data easier to obtain, and its press release is datelined Ithaca, New York. It provides satellite-based analytic solutions for commercial and global security customers who need verified insights rather than raw imagery.

Its GeoAI turns a question into measurable indicators, selects multi-modal sources from a virtual constellation of commercial optical, SAR and radio-frequency providers, and delivers a verified insights report. Products are Custom Monitoring and Data Subscriptions, covering use cases such as maritime, oil and gas, mining, construction, flooding and wildfires. Partners listed include Airbus, BlackSky, ICEYE, Planet and Synspective.

• GeoAI question-to-indicator: turns a business question into measurable satellite-derived indicators.
• Virtual Constellation: fuses EO, SAR and RF data from many commercial providers.
• Custom Monitoring: verified insights delivered on a schedule.
• Data Subscriptions: off-the-shelf datasets built for speed.
• Tip-and-cue collection: tasks high-resolution sensors only when a mission requires.
• Multi-source feeds: SAR, EO, RF, AIS, ADS-B and weather data in standard formats.

• Monitoring oil, coal and commodity storage levels for traders and lenders.
• Maritime activity and port congestion tracking for logistics operators.
• Flood and wildfire impact assessment for insurers and utilities.

Delivers decision-ready indicators instead of raw imagery. Tip-and-cue tasking uses high-resolution sensors only when needed. Ten years of archive data supports trend and change detection. The site cites subscription and usage-based models and claims up to 80% lower costs.

Commodity traders, insurers and energy companies increasingly buy verified satellite-derived indicators in place of imagery. The company said its 2025 investment supports expansion into Asia, where port, mining and energy activity in Vietnam and the region is a natural monitoring target.

Founded 2014. Investors include Dorilton Capital, RRE Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. Serves commercial and global security segments; works with NGA and U.S. Space Force according to the site.