Bengaluru-based Pixxel secures NASA contract for high-res hyperspectral data under $476m program.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel has secured a contract with NASA under its $476 million Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program. The multi-year agreement will have Pixxel provide high-resolution hyperspectral data from its satellite constellation to support Earth science research. Pixxel's technology captures data across numerous narrow wavelengths, aiding in understanding climate change, agriculture, and resource management. The company plans to expand its fleet to 24 satellites.

September 09, 2024
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