Pixxel is an Indian private space technology company and spacecraft manufacturer that specializes in hyperspectral imaging. They are building a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites designed to capture data across a wide spectrum of light, enabling detailed analysis of Earth's surface for applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and more. Pixxel has partnerships with organizations like ISRO, SpaceX, and NASA, and their services include satellite manufacturing and an Earth observation studio called Aurora, providing AI-informed analysis of satellite data.
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NASA awarded positions under the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition IDIQ contract to BlackSky, ICEYE US, MDA Geospatial Service, Pixxel Space Technologies, Planet Labs Federal, Satellogic Federal, Teledyne Brown Engineering, and The Tomorrow Companies.
The National Reconnaissance Office awarded Pixxel a hyperspectral imagery commercial satellite data contract.
EarthDaily and Pixxel will begin providing on-orbit data as their constellations reach maturity throughout late 2026 and 2027.
Matthew Harrison previously held roles at Skyline Software, Woolpert, and Pixxel.
Pixxel won a contract from the Indian government to build an Earth observation platform.
A Pixxel-led consortium was selected to build India’s national Earth-observation constellation.
Seraphim Space’s investment portfolio includes Iceye, D-Orbit, Xona Space Systems, Skylo, Pixxel, and AST SpaceMobile.
The Indian contract deliveries through 2027 support the deployment of advanced space infrastructure for Pixxel and other Indian companies.
Awais Ahmed, CEO of Pixxel, selected 'Til I Collapse' by Eminem for Spotify Wrapped in Space 2025.
Awais Ahmed is Founder and CEO of Pixxel Space Technologies Inc.
End users of UP42 will be able to order 5 meter resolution hyperspectral imagery from Pixxel’s six-satellite Firefly constellation.
Pixxel and UP42 have formed a partnership to provide data from the Pixxel Firefly constellation to UP42’s global customer base.
PacGeo has partnerships with several imagery providers, including Airbus, Vantor, Planet, Capella Space, Satellogic, Pixxel, and Canada’s Wyvern.
Seraphim Space Investment Trust was involved in major funding rounds for companies such as Iceye, D-Orbit, Xona Space Systems, Skylo, Pixxel, and AST SpaceMobile over the 12 months to the end of June.
In August 2023, Pixxel was selected to lead a consortium to deliver a national Earth Observation constellation for India, consisting of 12 satellites with various sensors.
In 2023, India's government requested Pixxel to purchase multiple satellites for the Indian Air Force.
Initially, Pixxel intended to use its payloads for tracking vegetation health and forest fires, but they also effectively detect camouflaged assets.
Pixxel set up an office in the U.S. to compete for U.S. government contracts while exploring partnerships in Asia and the Middle East.
Pixxel's Firefly Earth Observation constellation attracted numerous defense customers unexpectedly.
Pixxel's hyperspectral payloads capture images of Earth in 150 wavelengths with a resolution of up to five meters.