Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 27 Aug 2025,Wednesday Science
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched and deployed satellites from Bengaluru-based Pixxel and Hyderabad’s Dhruva Space into orbit, marking a milestone for India’s private space sector. Pixxel placed three more Firefly hyperspectral imaging satellites in orbit—completing the first phase of its six-satellite constellation. These satellites capture over 135 spectral bands at 5-meter resolution across a 40-km swath, enabling advanced applications like agriculture, climate monitoring, and disaster response . Dhruva Space’s LEAP-1 satellite, carrying AI and hyperspectral payloads from Australian partners, was also deployed—signifying the startup’s first commercial mission . Industry observers hailed this dual-launch as a defining moment in the rise of Indian private space innovation.
