Pixxel, an Indian space tech startup backed by Google, has successfully launched the first three hyperspectral satellites of its commercial constellation Firefly.

The launch marks the start of Pixxel's commercial constellation, with three more Firefly satellites slated for launch in Q2 2025.

Looking ahead, Pixxel plans to expand the Firefly constellation with three additional satellites in March. Ahmed reflected on the company’s journey, which began in April 2022 with the launch of Shakuntala, India’s first private Earth-imaging hyperspectral satellite.

Two Indian startups based in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Wednesday announced the launch of their satellites to monitor the earth and objects orbiting around it closely, marking a new era for private firms in the space sector.

Pixxel, a California-based space technology company building the world's highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, has successfully launched the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation today.