Capella Seeks Authorization for Next-Gen EESS Satellites

Capella Space seeks FCC OK to launch and operate its Acadia-1 and Acadia-2 low earth orbit satellites to provide earth exploration satellite service. The Acadias are its next generation of satellites, following its Capella satellites, seven of which have been deployed, it said in an International Bureau application Tuesday. Capella plans to launch Acadia-1 and -2 in Q2 and Q3 of this year.