Pixxel, Digantara Launch Satellites Aboard SpaceX Rocket

Pixxel deployed the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation, which is notable for being India’s first private satellite constellation

Alongside Pixxel, Digantara launched its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) satellite

It was earlier reported by Inc42 that three spacetech startups including Pixxel, Digantara and XDLINX – will also be reportedly launching their satellites aboard the same rocket

Bengaluru-based spacetech startups Pixxel and Digantara have launched their satellites aboard Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Pixxel deployed the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation, which is notable for being India’s first private satellite constellation. These satellites are equipped with hyperspectral imaging technology, offering a resolution of five metres and covering over 150 spectral bands. 

Alongside Pixxel, Digantara launched its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) satellite. This satellite is designed for space surveillance, capable of tracking objects as small as 5 cm in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). 

It was earlier reported by Inc42 that three spacetech startups including Pixxel, Digantara and XDLINX – will also be reportedly launching their satellites aboard the same rocket.

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