
What Sets us Apart:
- We built our business around customer applications and needs
- Our constellation is rapidly scalable
- We have a significant focus on quality
- Our services, platform, and delivery systems are user centric, built on modern technology, and easy to use.
- We move fast.
- We are not constrained by legacy designs and “big aerospace” approaches
A Pioneering Team. A Bold Vision.
Decades of experience in aerospace in technology have taught us that true innovation required fresh eyes and open minds. Our leadership team balances what is possible with deep domain expertise to realize Capella’s vision for a world illuminated and empowered by SAR.


Payam Banadazeh
CEO & Founder

Joerg Herrmann
Vice President, Special Projects

Dayna Anderson
Vice President, Business Operations

Christian Lenz
Vice President, Engineering

Dan Brophy
Vice President, US Government Services

Mack Koepke
Vice President, Global Sales

Scott Soenen
Vice President, Product Engineering

Dan Connors
General Counsel
Board of Directors

Payam Banadazeh
CEO & Founder

Dr. Chris Boshuizen
Operating Partner, DCVC

Matt O’Connell
Indepdendent Director

Nabeel Hyatt
General Partner, Spark Capital
Government Advisory Board

Gil Klinger
Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Space)

Jeffrey Harris
Former Director of the National Reconnaissance Office

Douglas Loverro
Former Deputy Asst Secretary of Defense, Space Policy
Join us in our journey to develop a richer understanding of our planet.
