Space Tech Firm Umbra to Invest $6.75M in Fairfax County

New Reston facility will create over 100 high-tech jobs and strengthen Northern Virginia's space industry hub.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Umbra, a leading U.S. space technology company, will invest $6.75 million to open a new 20,000 square-foot office in Reston, Virginia. The expansion will create more than 100 high-tech jobs and support Umbra's growing remote sensing data and satellite systems divisions. The move strengthens Northern Virginia's reputation as a hub for the nation's space and defense industries.

Why it matters

Umbra's investment in Fairfax County reflects the region's growing prominence as a center for space technology and innovation. The new facility will help drive U.S. space innovation and bolster the local economy through the creation of over 100 high-skilled jobs.

The details

Umbra, a space tech company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient satellite systems, will open the new Reston office to support its rapidly expanding operations. The facility will house employees working on Umbra's remote sensing data and custom satellite systems divisions. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked to secure the project for the region.

  • Umbra was founded in 2015 in Santa Barbara, California.
  • The new Reston facility is expected to open in 2026.

The players

Umbra

A leading U.S. space technology company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient satellite systems.

David Langan

CEO of Umbra.

Jeffrey C. McKay

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman.

Victor Hoskins

President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

Abigail Spanberger

Governor of Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“As demand increases for high-performance, U.S.-built space systems, Umbra is proud to expand our operations in Northern Virginia.”

— David Langan, CEO of Umbra

“Fairfax County has quietly become home to one of the nation's most concentrated space ecosystems, with more than 150 companies supporting space-related missions, and over half of them choosing to expand or relocate here in just the past few years.”

— Jeffrey C. McKay, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman

“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.”

— Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

What’s next

Umbra plans to begin hiring for the new Reston facility in the coming months to support its growing operations.

The takeaway

Umbra's investment in Fairfax County solidifies Northern Virginia's position as a leading hub for the nation's space and defense industries, attracting top talent and driving innovation in critical space technologies.