Acadia Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Acadia bus accounts for 9 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 8 are active. Most are built by CAPSP. The largest operator on this bus is CAPSP. The first launched in 2023, the most recent in 2026.

8
In orbit
8
Active
9
Total launched
0
Reentered

Acadia launched per year

1 2 3 2023: 1 object launched 2024: 3 objects launched 2025: 2 objects launched 2026: 3 objects launched 2023 2024 2025 2026
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Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Acadia satellites.

Manufacturer CAPSP
Purpose Earth observation, radar
Launch mass 180 kg
Dry mass 150 kg
Length 0.5 m
Diameter 0.3 m
Span 3.5 m
Shape Box+ pan + Dish+boom
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Equipment X-band SAR
Typical orbit 97 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

CAPSP 9

Top countries

US 9

Acadia satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
CAPELLA-20 (ACADIA) 68485 2026-067BX CAPSP Mar 30, 2026 97 min, 97.8° Inactive
CAPELLA-18 (ACADIA) 67385 2026-004Y CAPSP Jan 11, 2026 97 min, 97.8° Active
CAPELLA-19 (ACADIA) 67384 2026-004X CAPSP Jan 11, 2026 97 min, 97.8° Active
CAPELLA-16 (ACADIA) 65318 2025-188D CAPSP Aug 26, 2025 96 min, 97.7° Active
CAPELLA-17 (ACADIA) 64583 2025-135BH CAPSP Jun 23, 2025 97 min, 97.8° Active
CAPELLA-15 (ACADIA-5) Capella 15 60544 2024-149CE CAPSP Aug 16, 2024 96 min, 97.7° Active
CAPELLA-13 (ACADIA-3) Capella 13 60419 2024-142A CAPSP Aug 11, 2024 97 min, 53.0° Active
CAPELLA-14 (ACADIA-4) Capella 14 59444 2024-066C CAPSP Apr 7, 2024 96 min, 45.6° Active
CAPELLA-11 (ACADIA-1) Capella 11 57693 2023-126A CAPSP Aug 23, 2023 97 min, 53.0° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many Acadia satellites are there?

The catalog lists 9 objects built on the Acadia bus. 8 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many Acadia satellites are in orbit?

8 Acadia objects are currently in orbit, of which 8 carry an active status.

Who builds the Acadia bus?

The Acadia bus is most commonly built by CAPSP.

When did the first Acadia satellite launch?

The first cataloged Acadia satellite launched in 2023, and the most recent in 2026.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.