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Pixxel Launches World's Highest-Resolution Hyperspectral Satellites

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-15T10:27:21.825746+05:30

- Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel launched three high-resolution hyperspectral satellites from California, marking India's first commercial satellite constellation. - CEO Awais Ahmed highlighted the Firefly constellation's ability to capture fine details with six times sharper resolution than existing systems, benefiting climate and Earth insights. - Despite the successful launch, CTO Kshitij Khandelwal noted potential challenges ahead and emphasized the satellites' advanced capabilities in detecting subtle environmental changes. Source: [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/in-a-first-indian-startup-pixxel-launches-firefly-satellites-with-elon-musks-spacex-article-117250468), [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/bengaluru-startup-pixxel-launches-worlds-highest-resolution-commercial-hyperspectral-satellites-819291)

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel launched three high-resolution hyperspectral satellites from California, marking India's first commercial satellite constellation.
CEO Awais Ahmed highlighted the Firefly constellation's ability to capture fine details with six times sharper resolution than existing systems, benefiting climate and Earth insights.
Despite the successful launch, CTO Kshitij Khandelwal noted potential challenges ahead and emphasized the satellites' advanced capabilities in detecting subtle environmental changes.

Source: Times Now News, Dt Next