Pixxel, based in Bengaluru, India, operates Firefly, a constellation of six hyperspectral satellites imaging at 5 m resolution across more than 150 spectral bands.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Agriculture, mining and environmental teams needing spectral data |
From Pixxel's own website.
What stands out
- Hyperspectral data few others sell
- Detects crop, mineral and pollution signatures
Worth knowing
- Small fleet
- Early commercial stage
How it ranks
Pixxel is ranked 10th of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 85.7).
#10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies · Lister Score 85.7
Pixxel launched its first three Firefly satellites on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission in January 2025..
| Rank | Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planet Labs | 97.3 |
| 2 | Vantor | 96.0 |
| 3 | ICEYE | 94.8 |
| 4 | Airbus Defence and Space | 93.5 |
| 5 | BlackSky | 92.2 |
| 6 | Capella Space | 90.9 |
| 7 | Umbra | 89.6 |
| 8 | Chang Guang Satellite Technology | 88.3 |
| 9 | Satellogic | 87.0 |
| 10 | Pixxel | 85.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Pixxel rank on Lister?
Pixxel is ranked 10th of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 85.7).
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