Capella
Operated by Capella Space · Official site
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Capella Space flies a constellation of high-resolution synthetic-aperture radar satellites for commercial and government imaging, delivering data day or night and through weather.
Capella accounts for 19 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 8 are active. 10 have reentered. The first launched in 2018, the most recent in 2026. The busiest year was 2021, with 4 added. Most fly near a 98-degree inclination with an orbital period around 97 minutes.
Capella launched per year
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Capella satellites.
| Manufacturer | CAPSP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation, radar |
| Launch mass | 112 kg |
| Dry mass | 90 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 |
Spacecraft buses
The platforms Capella satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| Sequoia | 9 |
| Acadia | 9 |
| Cubesat 12U | 1 |
Launched on
Capella satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPELLA-20 (ACADIA) | 68485 | 2026-067BX | Acadia | Mar 30, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-18 (ACADIA) | 67385 | 2026-004Y | Acadia | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-19 (ACADIA) | 67384 | 2026-004X | Acadia | Jan 11, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-16 (ACADIA) | 65318 | 2025-188D | Acadia | Aug 26, 2025 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-17 (ACADIA) | 64583 | 2025-135BH | Acadia | Jun 23, 2025 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-15 (ACADIA-5) Capella 15 | 60544 | 2024-149CE | Acadia | Aug 16, 2024 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-13 (ACADIA-3) Capella 13 | 60419 | 2024-142A | Acadia | Aug 11, 2024 | 97 min, 53.0° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-14 (ACADIA-4) Capella 14 | 59444 | 2024-066C | Acadia | Apr 7, 2024 | 96 min, 45.6° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-11 (ACADIA-1) Capella 11 | 57693 | 2023-126A | Acadia | Aug 23, 2023 | 97 min, 53.0° | Active | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-9-WHITNEY Capella 9 | 55910 | 2023-035C | Sequoia | Mar 16, 2023 | 88 min, 44.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-10-WHITNEY Capella 10 | 55909 | 2023-035B | Sequoia | Mar 16, 2023 | 88 min, 44.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-7-WHITNEY Capella 7 | 51072 | 2022-002CS | Sequoia | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-8-WHITNEY Capella 8 | 51071 | 2022-002CR | Sequoia | Jan 13, 2022 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-5-WHITNEY Capella 5 | 48913 | 2021-059AL | Sequoia | Jun 30, 2021 | 88 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-6-WHITNEY Capella 6 | 48605 | 2021-041BE | Sequoia | May 15, 2021 | 88 min, 53.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-3-WHITNEY Capella 3 | 47489 | 2021-006CE | Sequoia | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-4-WHITNEY Capella 4 | 47481 | 2021-006BW | Sequoia | Jan 24, 2021 | 87 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-2-SEQUOIA Sequoia | 46269 | 2020-060B | Sequoia | Aug 31, 2020 | 89 min, 45.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CAPELLA-1-DENALI Denali | 43791 | 2018-099AK | Cubesat 12U | Dec 3, 2018 | 88 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Capella satellites are in orbit?
8 Capella objects are currently in orbit, out of 19 ever cataloged. 10 have reentered.
How many Capella satellites are active?
8 Capella satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did the first Capella satellite launch?
The first cataloged Capella object launched in 2018, and the most recent in 2026.
Who operates Capella?
Capella is operated by Capella Space.
How can I track Capella satellites?
You can track the Capella fleet live in the KeepTrack 3D tracker, or open any individual satellite from the list on this page.