Operational Readiness of the Capella Space SAR System

Davide Castelletti, Gordon Farquharson, Craig Stringham, Duncan Eddy

Abstract: We summarize the key elements of the operational readiness of Sequoia, the first commercially-operational satellite SAR system built and launched by Capella Space. We provide an overview the radar system, and the space operations and commissioning plan. Sample imagery collected with Capella radar hardware on an airborne platform is used to demonstrate the imaging capability of Sequoia.