Pixxel
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Pixxel
@PixxelSpace
Operating the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral constellation of six satellites to deliver sharper, richer insights for a healthier planet! ๐
- Deployment successful! ๐ All three Fireflies are in orbit, ready to beam back a clearer, sharper view of our planet. ๐โจ
00:00 - We have successful liftoff! ๐๐๐ Our satellite is now in space. A little more than an hour for deployment.๐ค๐ป
- Thank you to Prime Minister @narendramodi & the government for helping open up space to the private sector in the country. With the launch of Shakuntala (Indiaโs first ever private commercial satellite in space) in April and now the Anand launch with @isro, Pixxel is taking off.Replying to @narendramodiThe launch of 3 satellites from Indian companies @PixxelSpace and @DhruvaSpace heralds the beginning of a new era, where Indian talent in space technology can be fully realized. Congratulations to all the companies and everyone involved in this launch.
- Huge congratulations to @isro! Chandrayaan 3's landing marks an important step for India's space journey. Itโs an affirmation of what's possible and also a reminder of the path ahead for all upcoming space startups. Hereโs to India leading the global space race! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐Chandrayaan-3 Mission: 'India๐ฎ๐ณ, I reached my destination and you too!' : Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 has successfully soft-landed on the moon ๐!. Congratulations, India๐ฎ๐ณ! #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3
- The day that everyone at Pixxel has been working towards for more than 2 years is finally here! Weโre thrilled to announce the scheduled launch of โAnandโ, Pixxelโs third hyperspectral satellite, aboard the ISRO PSLV-C54 on November 26th. Stay tuned for more updates!
- Grateful to the Honโble PM @narendramodi ji for his visionary leadership and support! The โFirefliesโ are a major step towards realizing Indiaโs immense potential in the private space sector. We are excited to continue driving innovation and supporting national priorities throughIndia's first private satellite constellation by @PixxelSpace showcases the exceptional talent of India's youth and highlights the expanding capabilities of our private sector in the space industry.
- We have liftoff! Pixxel just launched its first satellite to space ๐Liftoff!
00:00 - ๐ We're excited to share that Pixxel has been chosen to build hyperspectral and infrared payloads for the Indian Air Force's upcoming satellite constellation under the iDEX SPARK Grant! This follows our earlier selection under @India_iDEX's Mission DefSpace Challenge to
- Contact on all three Fireflies โ Solar panels deployed โ All systems nominal โ
- Firefly is secured on the launch stack, ready for its journey to orbit. See if you can spot it!
- Separation confirmed. ๐ All three Fireflies have deployed successfully and begun their independent journey around Earth. Ahead lie commissioning and calibration, steps that will transform raw spectral data into sharper views of our planet than ever before. ๐ฐ๏ธ
00:00 - A monumental 18 hours for the Pixxel team post launch! ๐ All 3 satellites have successfully deployed solar panels, detumbled and stabilized, achieved sun-pointing, and established seamless two-way communications. Theyโre alive, working, and ready for the next phase. Onward to
