First Private Satellite Constellation:
India’s space industry marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first private satellite constellation by Google-backed Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup.A private satellite constellation of six hyperspectral imaging satellites launched by Pixxel, backed by Google.Developed by Pixxel, with collaboration from SpaceX, which facilitated the launch. Launch location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA. Aim: To provide high-resolution hyperspectral imaging to improve insights in agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring, defense, and resource management.
