Pixxel Set to Launch Next Three Fireflies aboard SpaceX, Completing Phase One of Hyperspectral Constellation

Los Angeles, California, and Bengaluru, India, 21 August 2025: Pixxel, a leader in hyperspectral Earth imaging, will soon launch the next three satellites of its Fireflies constellation aboard SpaceX’s upcoming NAOS Falcon 9 mission, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Exolaunch, a global provider of launch mission management, satellite integration, and deployment technologies, will deploy the satellites.

Together with the three Fireflies already in orbit, the new additions will complete phase one of Pixxel’s constellation, creating a six-satellite network in Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit at 550 km. Each compact ~50-kilogram satellite carries advanced sensors powerful enough to redefine how we see our planet.

The Fireflies constellation will deliver the highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imagery available today, capturing data in 135+ spectral bands at 5-metre resolution with the ability to revisit any point on Earth daily. This combination of spectral richness, spatial precision, and global coverage will unlock insights previously out of reach, from detecting crop stress before it is visible to identifying pollution in near real time and tracking climate-driven changes across ecosystems.

“This launch is where our vision begins operating at scale,” said Awais Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Pixxel. “With six Fireflies in orbit, we can monitor the planet with a fidelity never before seen in commercial space. We are closer than ever to making hyperspectral intelligence accessible to all those working to solve humanity’s toughest challenges.”

Pixxel’s roadmap will focus on expanding the constellation for higher revisit rates, integrating advanced onboard processing for real-time insights, and scaling its digital platforms to make hyperspectral intelligence universally accessible. With every new satellite, Pixxel moves closer to a future where the health of our planet can be monitored continuously, with speed, precision, and actionable intelligence at global scale.