SOURCE: AFI
Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel has unveiled its groundbreaking hyperspectral satellites, named Fireflies. These satellites, weighing approximately 50 kg each, are set to revolutionize Earth observation with their unparalleled capabilities.
One of the most remarkable features of Fireflies is their exceptional 5-meter resolution. This is the highest resolution ever achieved by a hyperspectral satellite, allowing for unprecedented detail and accuracy in data collection.
Equipped with advanced sensors, Fireflies will capture data across an astonishing 250+ spectral wavelengths. This vast range of wavelengths enables them to identify and analyze a wide variety of materials and substances on the Earth’s surface.
The satellites’ sensors are capable of providing hyperspectral imagery of 160 bands in the 470–900 nm range at a 5-meter ground sample distance (GSD). This means that they can capture highly detailed information about the Earth’s surface from a relatively low altitude.