This quarter, Capella continued to grow in all directions; expanding our technology, enhancing our console, and scaling our expert team to meet your mission needs with speed and precision. We’ve added CSI for advanced structure detection, removed minimum duration windows for greater tasking flexibility, and are now delivering full-resolution imagery at 0.33m azimuth for complex formats like SLC.
We’re doubling down on our commitment to providing secure, high-performance SAR solutions built for today’s most demanding challenges.
See what others miss with CSI
Unlock deeper insights from your Spotlight Ultra collects—instantly. With just one task, Capella’s CSI enhancement sharpens your view of man-made structures and movement, even in complex urban or contested environments. It’s like flipping on a light switch for change detection. No extra processing, no added steps—just smarter, faster, more actionable SAR.
See the right side of the story
Target the exact angle you need with new Azimuth Search Parameters. Now you can specify the optimal look direction to avoid obstructions like buildings or terrain—and capture features from the most revealing side. Just open the Optional Parameters panel in Console, dial in your angle, and get precision imagery that works for your mission.
Zoom in with unmatched clarity
Now delivering full-resolution Sliding Spotlight imagery at 0.33m azimuth for complex formats like SLC. That means sharper detail, cleaner data, and more precision for high-stakes analysis. Perfect for analysts who need to see the fine print—literally. See how it works 👉
🔒 Building for secure missions
Your data is only as powerful as the system that protects it. This quarter, we rolled out Okta-powered Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for a safer, smoother login experience—and we achieved CMMC Level 2 compliance to support our U.S. defense customers. Security isn’t just a feature—it’s foundational.
InSAR coming into focus
We’re actively refining our data and tasking workflows to bring advanced InSAR capabilities like Coherent Change Detection (CCD) to life. From monitoring infrastructure to measuring subtle ground shifts, we’re building tools to support precision mission planning. Stay tuned—more InSAR updates are on the horizon.
👋 Welcome new team members
Leslie Kershaw – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Jessica Hunter – General Counsel
John Horn – VP of Customer Engagement
Johanne Lecomte – Senior Director of International Business Development
Scaling our team, strengthening our mission
So far this year, our recruiting team has made significant strides; they've completed over 20 hires and welcomed 10 interns who will join us this summer in our San Francisco and Colorado offices.
Beyond hiring, our People team is giving back: Carey Hicks and Amanda Mostert recently joined the HRUnlocked event in support of the Women’s Bean Project, a powerful local program empowering women through employment. We’re growing—explore open roles and join us as we shape the future of Earth observation.
Capella in the News
Capella continues to make headlines as we advance commercial SAR and next-gen satellite technology. Here are a few recent features worth reading:
- GeoSpatial World: Enterprise Digital Twin and Collaborative Business Models
- Times Aerospace: IDEX: Space Leaders Worry About Evolving Threats to Spacecraft
- Aviation Week: Capella Space Eyes Late 2026 for Next-Generation Satellite Deployment
From the Blog: Inside Capella
Go behind the scenes with the people and technology powering Capella’s SAR capabilities:
- A Day in the Life of a Satellite Integration & Test Manager
- A Day in the Life of a SatOps Engineer
- Innovative Applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar Technology
From London to Honolulu
From London for DGI to Honolulu for POST 2025, our team ventured far and wide to connect with current and future customers on the benefits of our satellite technology.
Scott Clark, Senior Director, Mission Solutions, took the stage at DGI 2025 to discuss the vital role of Commercial SAR as an Integral Part of ISR Architectures to Meet Mission Needs. Our team had insightful discussions with defense, intelligence, and geospatial leaders about leveraging SAR for mission success.
Upcoming Events
Meet us at Sea-Air-Space, Space Symposium, and GEOINT 2025
New to Open Data: explore CSI in action
Curious how Capella’s CSI enhancement brings out man-made structures and movement? Now you can see for yourself. We’ve added new CSI sample imagery to our Open Data Gallery—including the image featured in this newsletter.
➡️ Download the full-resolution CSI sample
➡️ Browse all open datasets using our interactive Felt map for a seamless discovery experience
Customer spotlight: Rendered.ai
From sharper CSI imagery to more flexible tasking and powerful new tools in development, Capella is delivering the SAR capabilities you need to stay mission-ready. We're just getting started—let's keep moving forward together.
More to come—connect with our team to get the most from Capella.
Capella Space Team