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'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation


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A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.


The article from NDTV reports on the successful launch of India's first private satellite constellation, named 'Fireflies', by the company Pixxel. This event marks a significant milestone in India's space sector, showcasing the capabilities of private enterprises in space technology. The constellation consists of nine satellites, with the first two, named Shakuntala and Anand, being launched into orbit. These satellites are designed to provide high-resolution hyperspectral imagery, which can be used for various applications including agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. The launch was facilitated by SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This initiative not only highlights India's growing prowess in space technology but also signifies a shift towards privatization in the country's space industry, previously dominated by the government's space agency, ISRO.

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[ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/fireflies-light-up-sky-as-india-gets-1st-private-satellite-constellation-7480109 ]

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