Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is a geospatial intelligence company that operates an AI-powered platform for processing and fusing multi-source satellite data into decision-ready analytic reports. The company aggregates data from over 90 sources including synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electro-optical, and radio frequency satellites, applying proprietary detection, classification, and change-analysis algorithms to deliver actionable insights. Its platform supports natural-language queries and automated satellite tasking, enabling users without remote sensing expertise to access geospatial intelligence. Core service areas include commodity monitoring (oil storage and stockpile measurement), maritime domain awareness, military activity tracking, border monitoring, and disaster response. Customers include U.S. government agencies such as NGA, the U.S. Space Force, and the Defense Innovation Unit, as well as commercial enterprises in energy and commodities trading. The company was selected for the NGA Luno B IDIQ contract valued at up to $200 million and received a corporate investment from Sumitomo Corporation in 2025 to expand into the Japanese market. Headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company was founded in 2014.