
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 Banazadeh
CEO & Founder

Dan Connors
General Counsel

Christian Lenz
Chief Technical Officer

Jon Campagna
Chief Financial Officer

Amy Hopkins
VP GM, Capella Space USG

Dan Getman
Vice President of Product

Mack Koepke
Vice President, Global Sales

Nate Ricklin
Vice President of Product Engineering

Evelyne McCleland
Vice President, Marketing
Board of Directors

Payam Banazadeh
CEO & Founder

Dr. Chris Boshuizen
Operating Partner, DCVC

Matt O’Connell
Independent Director

Nabeel Hyatt
General Partner, Spark Capital

Jon Campagna
Chief Financial Officer

Bobby Yazdani
Founder & Partner, Cota 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.
