General InformationUrsa Space Systems is a Virginia-based Earth observation analytics company founded in 2017 with approximately 100+ employees that applies AI and machine learning to satellite imagery for persistent intelligence.
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised over $30 million in funding including a Series B round led by Lowercarbon Capital and others, with backing from notable space-tech investors.
Leadership & TeamFounded by CEO Thomas Vaneck (formerly at Planet Labs), the company includes executives with backgrounds in satellite operations, geospatial analysis, and defense technology.
Recent ActivityRecent focus has been on expanding SAR-based change detection capabilities and securing contracts with U.S. government agencies for infrastructure and defense monitoring applications.