Pixxel operates a constellation of nanosatellites that capture daily global hyperspectral imagery at ≤5 m spatial resolution across more than 200 spectral bands. The platform processes the data to deliver calibrated reflectance and derived indices (e.g., NDVI, mineral maps) via API and web portal, enabling agribusiness, mining, and environmental users to monitor resources and optimize operations in near‑real time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current Earth observation services provide limited spectral resolution and infrequent revisit times, making it difficult for industries such as agriculture, mining, and environmental monitoring to obtain timely, detailed surface composition data for precise decision‑making.
Solution
Pixxel operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with high‑resolution hyperspectral imagers that capture reflected light across hundreds of narrow spectral bands. The system delivers sub‑10 meter spatial resolution with daily global coverage, generating continuous, granular data streams. Raw sensor data are processed onboard and in the cloud to produce calibrated reflectance products that can be accessed via an API or web portal. Integrated analytics tools translate spectral signatures into actionable metrics such as crop health indices, mineral identification, and vegetation stress alerts. By providing near‑real‑time hyperspectral insight, Pixxel enables customers to monitor resources, optimize operations, and respond quickly to environmental changes.
Target Audience
Primary customers are agribusiness firms, mining operators, environmental agencies, and research institutions that require frequent, high‑resolution hyperspectral data for resource monitoring and operational optimization.
Features
- Constellation of nanosatellites delivering daily global revisit with ≤ 5 m spatial resolution
- Hyperspectral sensor covering 400 nm–2500 nm range with ~5 nm spectral resolution across > 200 bands
- Onboard radiometric calibration and cloud‑masking to ensure consistent data quality
- Automated ground‑segment processing pipeline that generates surface reflectance and derived index products
- RESTful API and GIS‑compatible data formats (GeoTIFF, NetCDF) for seamless integration with existing workflows
- Scalable cloud storage with tiered access controls and end‑to‑end encryption for secure data delivery
- Customizable analytics modules (e.g., NDVI, chlorophyll content, mineral mapping) accessible via web dashboard
- Subscription‑based data licensing with usage‑based pricing and enterprise‑level SLA options