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SpaceX Rocket Launches Satellites From 3 Indian Startups Into Space

Digantara and Pixxel are focused on launching their proprietary satellites, while XDLINX is facilitating the launch of India-developed satellites for the US-based Almagest Space Corporation.

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has launched a rocket into space carrying satellites from three Indian startups, namely- Digantara, Pixxel, and XDLINX Spacelabs. As a sign of the growing space technology might of the Indian private sector, these three indigenous space startups have launched their satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12. 

Digantara and Pixxel are focused on launching their proprietary satellites, while XDLINX is facilitating the launch of India-developed satellites for the US-based Almagest Space Corporation. Pixxel is preparing to deploy the initial trio of satellites from its Firefly constellation into a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 550 km. The remaining three satellites in the series are scheduled for deployment in the second quarter of the year.

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According to a report by the Times of India, Pixxel while talking about this said, “Once fully deployed, the constellation will equip industries and govts with actionable insights to tackle global challenges, drive informed decision-making, and advance meaningful climate action.”

Pixxel's Firefly constellation features sensors that offer six times the sharpness of the standard 30-meter resolution of most current hyper-spectral satellites. This cutting-edge technology, touted as the most advanced commercial hyper-spectral imaging system globally, is designed to reveal hidden patterns and anomalies with exceptional precision. The satellites will deliver groundbreaking insights for applications ranging from environmental monitoring to resource management.

With enhanced spectral capabilities, the Firefly satellites can detect subtle changes in vegetation, water bodies, and mineral deposits, providing invaluable data for sectors such as agriculture and mining. Pixxel plans to expand its constellation by adding 18 more satellites to the six already developed, aiming for a significant share of the satellite imaging market, which is projected to grow to $19 billion by 2029.

Meanwhile, Digantara is set to launch its pioneering space surveillance satellite, SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking), marking a major step forward in Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Capable of tracking objects as small as 5 cm in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), SCOT offers advanced space traffic management capabilities. Unlike traditional ground-based systems, it operates without limitations from weather or geography, promising enhanced monitoring and safety in space.

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