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India’s space tech startup Pixxel has launched the country’s first private satellite constellation, named Firefly, marking a major milestone in the country’s space exploration journey. Key Takeaways: Firefly is Pixxel’s flagship hyperspectral imaging satellite constellation, featuring six of the highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites to date. It has launched three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California. Aim: The satellites aim to use hyperspectral imaging, a technology that captures highly detailed data across hundreds of light bands to serve industries such as agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring, and defence. |
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