An Umbra SAR image on the right, and WorldView Legion satellite on the left. Maxar graphic

Maxar Intelligence has received $35 million in total for new tasking contracts from two government customers in the Asia-Pacific region. Maxar said these contracts are the first purchase of direct access to WorldView Legion imagery. Maxar has four WorldView Legion satellites in orbit to collect 30 cm class imagery. 

As part of Maxar’s Direct Access Program it also includes the ability to task Maxar partner and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) provider Umbra. Maxar has a dedicated access agreement with Umbra, which allows Maxar customers to directly task Umbra’s SAR satellites through Maxar’s platforms. The company recently announced a similar partnership with Satellogic. 

“With rising geopolitical insecurity around the world, our customers need more advanced geospatial insights that can provide them with near real-time situational awareness over key areas of interest,” said Anders Linder, general manager of International Government at Maxar. “With four WorldView Legion satellites on orbit, including two in mid-inclination orbit, we offer the most 30 cm class tasking capacity from dawn to dusk.”