UrtheCast is a Vancouver, Canada–based Earth observation and geospatial analytics company that develops and operates satellite and space-station‐based imaging sensors. Since its founding in 2010 as a spin-out of established aerospace interests, the company has built a portfolio of optical instruments on the International Space Station and in low Earth orbit to capture high-resolution still imagery and video. These capabilities are designed to serve a wide range of commercial, governmental and scientific users seeking timely data about the planet’s surface.
The company’s flagship sensors include Theia, a high-resolution multispectral camera, and Iris, a high-definition video camera, both mounted on the Russian segment of the ISS. In addition to its space-station payloads, UrtheCast expanded its offering through the acquisition of the Deimos-1 and Deimos-2 satellites, providing medium- and high-resolution imagery to complement its orbital video products. The planned UrtheDaily constellation is intended to deliver end-to-end daily imagery coverage, enabling customers in agriculture, forestry, energy, environmental monitoring, maritime surveillance and defense to access consistent, repeatable Earth observations.
With headquarters in Vancouver and regional offices in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, UrtheCast serves a global clientele. Its management team combines expertise in satellite engineering, remote sensing and data analytics. Over the years, the company has partnered with international space agencies, research institutions and commercial enterprises to broaden access to space-derived data and develop value-added geospatial solutions.
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