India's Pixxel unveils Fireflies constellation to monitor planet-wide changes

Fireflies is poised to tackle pressing environmental and agricultural challenges, striving to combat climate change, improve food security, and promote sustainable resource management.

In Short

• Fireflies aims to monitor environment, agriculture, and climate change
• Satellites enable daily global access to any Earth point
• Cnstellation now includes six hyperspectral satellites, plans to expand to 24

In a major breakthrough for Earth observation technology, Pixxel unveiled its flagship constellation of commercial satellites, dubbed “Fireflies,” today.

Comprising six cutting-edge hyperspectral satellites, the Fireflies are set to launch early next year, promising unprecedented detail and accuracy in imaging and data collection from space.

The Fireflies constellation offers a substantial advancement with its native 5-metre resolution and more than 150 spectral bands. These satellites capture a 40-kilometre swath, enabling global daily access to any point on Earth.

This precise and expansive imaging capability positions Fireflies as a leader in satellite-based Earth observation, providing vital data for a wide range of applications.

The Fireflies will be instrumental in monitoring environmental challenges, from the early detection of crop diseases and water stress levels to tracking deforestation and ocean pollution in real time.

Equipped to address urgent environmental and agricultural issues, Fireflies aims to play a key role in fighting climate change, enhancing food security, and supporting sustainable resource management.

“This constellation marks a major milestone in Pixxel’s mission to make detailed and actionable insights about the planet accessible to all,” said Awais Ahmed, CEO and Founder of Pixxel. “Fireflies is built to capture the world in ways we’ve never seen before, giving us the clarity and detail needed to make impactful decisions for a better future.”

As Pixxel prepares to launch Fireflies, the company is focused on leveraging space technology for a sustainable future.

With plans to expand the constellation to 24 satellites, Pixxel aims to make hyperspectral data widely accessible, empowering decision-makers worldwide with critical insights for environmental stewardship and resource management.