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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Umbra Plans Reston, Virginia, Engineering-Production Operations

04/03/2026
Satellite manufacturer Umbra plans to establish operations in Reston, Virginia. The $6.75 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs in Fairfax County.

The company’s new 20,000-square-foot facility will support engineering and manufacturing, including the production of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

“As demand increases for high-performance, U.S.-built space systems, Umbra is proud to expand our operations in Northern Virginia,” said David Langan, CEO of Umbra. “A decade ago, we set out to transform how remote sensing data is delivered, and we have consistently raised the bar for speed, quality, and reliability. Today, Umbra leads in modern mesh antenna technology and persistent remote sensing capabilities that support critical national security and commercial missions. This expansion strengthens our ability to grow our team, hire top talent across the region, and build on our track record of delivering resilient systems faster and more cost-effectively. We’re grateful for our partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, and this investment marks an important step in our growth.”

To support the project, the Commonwealth of Virginia awarded a $500,000 grant from the Opportunity Fund. Funding and services to support employee training will also be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“The Commonwealth is home to the nation’s most dynamic space and defense ecosystems thanks to existing businesses like Umbra,” noted Carrie Chenery, Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Virginia. “The company’s expansion in Fairfax County will tap into one of the country’s deepest pools of defense and technical talent while benefiting from the region’s proximity to customers, decision-makers, and research partners.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to secure the project.

“Umbra represents the kind of transformative leadership and critical momentum shaping the future of the space economy, and we are humbled to welcome the company to Fairfax County,” added Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. “Umbra’s work supports critical space missions and reflects the growing alignment between commercial capability and national priorities. Their investment in Fairfax County strengthens Northern Virginia’s role as a trusted platform for advancing the nation’s space efforts, and we look forward to the impact this next chapter will deliver.”

Umbra develops and deploys advanced space systems, including synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations that deliver high-resolution remote sensing data. The company supports commercial and national security applications with real-time intelligence capabilities.

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