# Umbra 03

> American synthetic aperture radar satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q121841944](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121841944)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/umbra-03

## Summary
Umbra 03 is an American synthetic aperture radar satellite that was launched on May 25, 2022, as part of the Umbra-SAR system. It represents the third iteration in the Umbra satellite series, following Umbra 02 and preceding Umbra 04.

## Key Facts
- Umbra 03 is an American synthetic aperture radar satellite with a launch weight of 65 kg
- It was launched on May 25, 2022, at 18:35:00 from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40
- The satellite was deployed using a Falcon 9 Block 5 launch vehicle (specifically B1061.8)
- It has a NORAD catalog number of 52753 and a COSPAR ID of 2022-057X
- Umbra 03 follows Umbra 02 and is followed by Umbra 04 in the Umbra-SAR system
- The satellite is operated and manufactured by Umbra
- It is classified as an instance of a synthetic aperture radar satellite

## FAQs
### Q: What is Umbra 03?
A: Umbra 03 is an American synthetic aperture radar satellite launched on May 25, 2022. It's part of the Umbra-SAR system, designed for high-resolution Earth observation using synthetic aperture radar technology.

### Q: What was Umbra 03's launch vehicle and location?
A: Umbra 03 was launched using a Falcon 9 Block 5 vehicle (B1061.8) from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 on May 25, 2022, at 18:35:00.

### Q: How does Umbra 03 relate to other Umbra satellites?
A: Umbra 03 is the third satellite in the Umbra series, following Umbra 02 and preceding Umbra 04. It's part of the larger Umbra-SAR system of synthetic aperture radar satellites.

### Q: What makes Umbra 03 unique among radar satellites?
A: While many radar satellites exist, Umbra 03 specifically represents the third iteration of Umbra's dedicated synthetic aperture radar system, with a specific focus on high-resolution imagery capabilities.

## Why It Matters
Synthetic aperture radar satellites like Umbra 03 play a crucial role in modern Earth observation capabilities. They can generate high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions or daylight, providing persistent monitoring capabilities that optical satellites cannot match. As the third iteration in the Umbra-SAR system, Umbra 03 contributes to advancing this technology, potentially offering improved resolution or coverage compared to its predecessors. The use of a Falcon 9 Block 5 launch vehicle also demonstrates modern launch capabilities and positioning within the current space infrastructure landscape.

## Notable For
- Being the third satellite in the Umbra series of synthetic aperture radar satellites
- Utilizing a Falcon 9 Block 5 launch vehicle (B1061.8) for deployment
- Having a specific launch weight of 65 kg among SAR satellites
- Operating as part of the dedicated Umbra-SAR system focused on high-resolution radar imagery
- Following Umbra 02 and preceding Umbra 04 in the system's deployment timeline

## Body
### Basic Information
- Umbra 03 is an American synthetic aperture radar satellite
- It is an instance of a synthetic aperture radar satellite, which is a subclass of radar satellites
- The satellite is part of the larger Umbra-SAR system
- It follows Umbra 02 and is followed by Umbra 04 in the series

### Physical Characteristics
- The satellite has a mass of 65 kg (specified as launch weight)

### Launch Details
- Launch date: May 25, 2022, at 18:35:00
- Launch location: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40
- Launch vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 5 (with designation B1061.8)
- The Falcon 9 Block 5 is the current version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 orbital launch vehicle

### Identifiers
- NORAD catalog number: 52753
- COSPAR ID: 2022-057X
- NSSDCA ID: 2022-057X

### Operation
- Operator: Umbra
- Manufacturer: Umbra
- Part of system: Umbra-SAR

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/umbra-sar-2001.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report