🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Pixxel unveils commercial satellite constellation Fireflies; to launch early next year

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Pixxel unveils commercial satellite constellation Fireflies; to launch early next year

Bengaluru-based company Pixxel has unveiled its flagship commercial satellite constellation, Fireflies. The constellation consists of six hyperspectral satellites that will launch in early 2023, with plans to expand to 24 satellites. The Fireflies offer precision in earth observation, with five-meter resolution, 150 spectral bands, and a 40-kilometre wide swath. The satellites will provide critical data for various applications, including crop disease detection, water stress monitoring, deforestation tracking, and ocean pollution assessment. Pixxel aims to make detailed and actionable insights about the planet accessible to all with its imaging capabilities.

Related News

PM Modi lauds Pixxel's satellite constellation Fireflies

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

PM Modi lauds Pixxel's satellite constellation Fireflies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space startup, for its satellite constellation Fireflies, underscoring the talent among India's youth. This is India's first private satellite constellation aimed at providing advanced climate and Earth insights. Firefly satellites launched via SpaceX’s Exolaunch offer superior accuracy in monitoring environmental changes. Pixxel plans to expand this constellation to 18 satellites, enhancing its capabilities in tracking deforestation and ocean pollution. The startup has raised $95 million in funding so far.

Pixxel bags NASA contract to support earth science research with hyperspectral technology

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Pixxel bags NASA contract to support earth science research with hyperspectral technology

Bengaluru-based company Pixxel has been selected to be part of NASA's Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program. Pixxel will provide NASA and its partners with hyperspectral Earth observation data to support Earth science research and applications. The company's upcoming launch includes Fireflies, the highest-resolution hyperspectral satellites ever launched, which will capture data across more than 250 spectral bands. Pixxel plans to expand its constellation to 24 satellites, providing real-time insights for decision-making and environmental resilience.

growX makes 17X return on partial exit from Google-backed Pixxel

Entrackr

Entrackr · 3m ago

growX makes 17X return on partial exit from Google-backed Pixxel

growX Ventures Fund has reported a partial exit from space tech firm Pixxel, marking the first liquidity event for its $25 million Fund I. The exit delivered a 17X return on invested capital and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 68% over a 5.5-year investment period. Despite this exit, growX retains a significant stake in Pixxel. Founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, Pixxel is developing a constellation of high-resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites for sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, and environmental monitoring. The startup has raised $95 million across nine funding rounds, with notable backers including GIC, Google, Radical Ventures, and Seraphim Capital. A commercial rollout is slated for later this year, with the launch of the initial six-satellite constellation. Launched in 2019, growX Fund I focuses on early-stage B2B tech startups across sectors such as deep tech, fintech, SaaS, healthtech, and space tech. It holds positions in companies like Bellatrix Aerospace, Progcap, Zuddl, and Lightspeed Photonics.

India to launch first indigenous commercial Earth observation satellite constellation

YourStory

YourStory · 16d ago

India to launch first indigenous commercial Earth observation satellite constellation

India is set to launch its first indigenous commercial Earth observation satellite constellation through a Public-Private Partnership model, led by Pixxel Space India alongside Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space. Over the next five years, they aim to invest over Rs 1,200 crore in deploying 12 advanced satellites. This project aims to boost India's position in global space data markets, offering services in areas such as climate monitoring, disaster management, and urban planning.

ISRO's SSLV, private players Skyroot, Agnikul eye share in small satellite business

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

ISRO's SSLV, private players Skyroot, Agnikul eye share in small satellite business

Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is set to become the first rocket of its kind ready for commercial use, while startups Skyroot and Agnikul Cosmos also compete for the market. The satellite launch industry in India is forecast to grow from $720 million in 2022 to $3.5 billion by 2033, with small satellites being the preferred option. Pixxel plans to use both ISRO and SpaceX for its constellation of small satellites, while IN-SPACe is discussing satellite constellations with government ministries to boost demand for indigenous launch vehicles.

Spacetech startup Pixxel inaugurates satellite testing facility in Bengaluru

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spacetech startup Pixxel inaugurates satellite testing facility in Bengaluru

Spacetech startup Pixxel has unveiled its satellite testing facility in Bengaluru, India. The facility will enable the company to conduct comprehensive tests and evaluations of its satellites before deployment. Pixxel aims to build a constellation of Earth observation satellites to provide high-resolution imaging data for various industries such as agriculture, forestry, and disaster management. The testing facility marks an important milestone for Pixxel as it progresses towards its goal of launching its first satellite by the end of this year.

Pixxel, Dhruva Space to launch satellites onboard SpaceX's rocket

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2d ago

Pixxel, Dhruva Space to launch satellites onboard SpaceX's rocket

Bangalore-based Pixxel Space and Hyderabad's Dhruva Space are set to launch satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket. Pixxel will launch three hyperspectral imaging satellites, completing the first phase of India's private earth imaging constellation. Dhruva Space will launch its first commercial mission, LEAP-01, carrying Australian payloads. Pixxel’s satellites will form a network providing high-resolution imagery, transforming how we monitor Earth, while Dhruva’s mission will showcase Australian innovation in geospatial intelligence.

Spacetech startup Pixxel appoints William McCombe as CFO

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spacetech startup Pixxel appoints William McCombe as CFO

Satellite imaging startup Pixxel has hired William McCombe as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McCombe, who previously served as CFO of Velo3D, will be responsible for overseeing Pixxel's financial functions. With its plans to launch a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites, Pixxel aims to revolutionize environmental monitoring. The startup recently opened a manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and has secured partnerships with major companies like Rio Tinto, BP, Google, and the Indian Ministry of Agriculture. Pixxel plans to launch six satellites in 2024 and an additional eighteen by 2025.

Pixxel-led consortium makes ‘suicide bid’ at zero for EO PPP, to bear Rs 1,200-crore cost - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 15d ago

Pixxel-led consortium makes ‘suicide bid’ at zero for EO PPP, to bear Rs 1,200-crore cost - The Economic Times

A Pixxel-led consortium won a government contract to create India's first indigenous commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation by bidding at zero cost, opting out of ₹350 crore government support. The consortium, including SatSure and Dhruva Space, will bear a ₹1,200 crore investment cost. Over four years, they plan to deploy 12 satellites for agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management. This initiative highlights the private sector's confidence in space opportunities.

Working towards launching six satellites in 2024, 18 by 2025: Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Working towards launching six satellites in 2024, 18 by 2025: Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed

Bengaluru-based space data company, Pixxel, plans to launch six satellites in 2024 and 18 satellites by 2025. The company's founder and CEO, Awais Ahmed, revealed this as Pixxel inaugurated its spacecraft manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The satellites, named Fireflies and Honeybees, will provide global coverage every 24 hours and monitor various sectors such as agriculture, mining, environment, and energy. Pixxel already has three hyperspectral satellites in space and aims to launch a total of 24 satellites by 2025. The company's goal is to leverage hyperspectral technology for monitoring the health of the planet.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

June 2025

Helping your parents when you are miles away

The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve

The next generation E-commerce platform

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

Just Months After Promotion, Open ...

Microsoft locks down a building a ...

Gaming Ban Stumps Cricket: Virat ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.