# Umbra 06

> American synthetic aperture radar satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q121841955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121841955)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/umbra-06

## Summary
Umbra 06 is an American synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite launched on April 15, 2023, as part of the Umbra-SAR constellation. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East and is operated by Umbra. The satellite is part of a series of SAR satellites, including Umbra 05 and Umbra 07.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: April 15, 2023, at 06:47:39 UTC.
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1063.10).
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.
- **Mass**: 65 kg at launch weight.
- **Operator**: Umbra.
- **Manufacturer**: Umbra.
- **Country of Origin**: United States.
- **Part of**: Umbra-SAR constellation.
- **Follows**: Umbra 05.
- **Followed by**: Umbra 07.
- **Instance of**: Synthetic aperture radar satellite.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2023-054W.
- **NSSDCA ID**: 2023-054W.
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 56198.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Umbra 06?
A: Umbra 06 is an American synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite launched on April 15, 2023, as part of the Umbra-SAR constellation. It was deployed using a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket and is operated by Umbra.

### Q: When was Umbra 06 launched?
A: Umbra 06 was launched on April 15, 2023, at 06:47:39 UTC from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.

### Q: What is the mass of Umbra 06?
A: Umbra 06 has a launch mass of 65 kg.

### Q: Which rocket launched Umbra 06?
A: Umbra 06 was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket (Booster B1063.10).

### Q: What is the Umbra-SAR constellation?
A: The Umbra-SAR constellation consists of multiple synthetic aperture radar satellites, including Umbra 05, Umbra 06, and Umbra 07, operated by Umbra for Earth observation and monitoring purposes.

## Why It Matters
Umbra 06 is part of the Umbra-SAR constellation, which provides synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. SAR satellites offer the ability to capture high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions or lighting, making them valuable for disaster response, agriculture, and national security. The constellation's expansion with Umbra 06 enhances its coverage and capabilities, contributing to more comprehensive and reliable Earth observation data.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Umbra-SAR constellation**, which includes Umbra 05 and Umbra 07.
- **Launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket**, demonstrating commercial launch capabilities.
- **Operated by Umbra**, a company specializing in SAR satellite technology.
- **Provides SAR imagery**, enabling Earth observation and monitoring in all weather conditions.
- **Part of a growing constellation**, improving coverage and data availability for Earth observation.

## Body
### Overview
Umbra 06 is the sixth satellite in the Umbra-SAR constellation, a series of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites operated by Umbra. The satellite was launched on April 15, 2023, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East. It is part of a constellation that includes Umbra 05 and Umbra 07, providing enhanced Earth observation capabilities.

### Technical Specifications
- **Mass**: 65 kg at launch weight.
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1063.10).
- **Launch Date**: April 15, 2023, at 06:47:39 UTC.
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.
- **Operator**: Umbra.
- **Manufacturer**: Umbra.
- **Country of Origin**: United States.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2023-054W.
- **NSSDCA ID**: 2023-054W.
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 56198.

### Constellation Context
- **Follows**: Umbra 05.
- **Followed by**: Umbra 07.
- **Part of**: Umbra-SAR constellation.

### Applications
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites like Umbra 06 are used for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. They provide high-resolution imagery regardless of weather conditions or lighting, making them valuable for disaster response, agriculture, and national security.

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## References

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