Pixxel and Digantara Launch Satellites for Earth and Space Monitoring
In a significant achievement for India’s private space sector, two Indian start-ups, Pixxel and Digantara, launched their satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket. These pioneering missions are aimed at addressing pressing global challenges such as agriculture, defence, and space sustainability. Pixxel’s launch introduces a constellation of satellites for advanced Earth observation, while Digantara’s SCOT satellite focuses on real-time tracking of space objects.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Pixxel and Digantara Launch Satellites for Earth and Space Monitoring |
Company/Satellite Name | Pixxel/Firefly Satellites |
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Target Applications | Agriculture, Defence, Climate Action |
Future Plans | Expand with 3 additional satellites, followed by 18 more. |
Digantara | SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) |
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Target Applications | Space Sustainability, Space Security |
Future Plans | Develop hybrid surveillance network for space object tracking. |
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