Umbra 12

American synthetic aperture radar satellite. Umbra 12 was launched on January 11, 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2026-004JNORAD 67371United States

Identity

Name in GCAT: Umbra-12
Common name: Umbra 12
International designator: 2026-004J
NORAD catalog number: 67371
GCAT identifier: S67371

Mission

Mission type: Radar imaging
Use: Commercial
Program: Umbra
Owner: Umbra Labs
Country: United States
Builder: Umbra Labs
Platform (bus): Espasat?

Launch

Date: January 11, 2026 · 13:44 UTC
Launch record: 2026-004Success
Rocket: Falcon 9
Spaceport: Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LEO/S
Perigee: 600 km
Apogee: 603 km
Inclination: 97.80°
Status: In orbit
Last known active: Jan 11, 2026

Size

Mass: 84 kg
Dry mass: 79 kg
Length: 0.8 m
Diameter: 0.60 m
Span: 4.0 m

Launched together

PandoraRadar imaging · RNAF BlackCATCommunications · Kepler Comms SPARCSCommunications · Kepler Comms Capella 19Radar imaging · Capella Space Capella 18Radar imaging · Capella Space

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q138117050 (CC0).