Acadia-4 assigned to SpaceX Bandwagon-1
50 FOMOAfter an earlier Electron failure, Capella shifted Acadia-4 to SpaceX’s new mid-inclination Bandwagon rideshare, pairing it with Acadia-5 on a Transporter mission to diversify orbital planes.
Why it matters
Demonstrates Capella’s launch-provider flexibility and prioritization of mid-inclination coverage.
Coverage
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SpaceNews ·
Capella to use SpaceX for two Acadia satellite launchesSpaceNews reported Capella’s decision to fly Acadia-4 on Bandwagon-1 and Acadia-5 on Transporter-11 after the September 2023 Electron failure that lost Acadia-2. The move adds mid-inclination coverage while Rocket Lab remains a partner for other Acadia flights.
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PR Newswire ·
Capella Space to Launch Two Acadia Satellites with SpaceXCapella announced Acadia-4 would fly on SpaceX Bandwagon-1 to a 45° mid-inclination orbit no earlier than April 2024, while Acadia-5 would fly on Transporter-11 via Exolaunch. CEO Frank Backes highlighted improved coverage and revisit diversity.
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After an earlier Electron failure, Capella shifted Acadia-4 to SpaceX’s new mid-inclination Bandwago