Capella Space

Capella Space, the first US company to operate a constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, specializes in high-resolution, all-weather, 24/7 imaging. Its satellites penetrate clouds and darkness, delivering data for applications in defense, maritime monitoring, infrastructure assessment, insurance, geospatial intelligence, and supply chain management. With resolutions below 0.5 m and imaging modes like Stripmap and Spotlight, the satellites are supported by advanced data infrastructure to enhance operational insights.

The platform also offers features, including;

1) Capella Analytics, a suite of automated analysis tools that enhance SAR imagery by detecting and highlighting critical changes and trends on the Earth's surface

2) Capella's Constellation Tasking, a SAR satellite tasking service that allows customers to submit imagery requests through an automated, self-service system directly

3) Capella's Console & API, which is a cloud-native platform that provides customers with an easy-to-use web-based data portal (Capella Console) and API for accessing SAR imagery

In August 2022, Capella launched Acadia, featuring advanced radar capabilities and optical communication for faster data delivery and inter-satellite connectivity.

Key customers and partnerships

As of December 2024, Capella Space collaborated with agencies like the US National Reconnaissance Office, the US Navy, NASA, and the US Space Systems Command. In January 2023, it obtained contracts from the NRO and US Navy to integrate radar imagery into defense surveillance systems and VR applications. In 2023, Capella partnered with Pacific Geomatics to provide satellite imagery to Canadian government agencies through Canada’s National Master Standing Offers.

In May 2023, Capella teamed up with LiveEO to incorporate SAR data into rapid storm response solutions. By January 2024, it partnered with Floodbase to improve flood magnitude analysis and payout trigger certification for parametric flood insurance. In September 2024, Capella secured a USD 15 million STRATFI contract from the US Air Force to expand its commercial and defense capabilities.