Capella Space
Capella Space is an American space technology company that specializes in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite systems. Founded in 2016 by Payam Banazadeh, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional facilities in Colorado and Washington, D.C. Capella Space is recognized as the first U.S. company to operate a commercial SAR constellation, providing high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation imagery. The company's primary offering includes on-demand SAR satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence solutions. Capella's satellites deliver sub-meter resolution imagery, capable of penetrating clouds and darkness, ensuring reliable data collection 24/7. They support various imaging modes and provide global coverage with rapid revisit times. Capella also integrates advanced data analysis tools and collaborates with partners like Esri to enhance geospatial applications. Following its acquisition by IonQ, Capella is developing a quantum-enabled Earth observation network, further advancing its capabilities in data processing and insight generation.