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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pixxel Unveils 'Fireflies' Constellation: A Game-Changer for Earth Observation

India's Pixxel unveils its flagship constellation of commercial satellites, dubbed 'Fireflies,' today. The constellation comprises six cutting-edge hyperspectral satellites, offering unprecedented detail and accuracy in imaging and data collection from space. Fireflies will provide vital data for various applications, including environmental monitoring, climate change mitigation, food security, and sustainable resource management.

Global Affairs Environmental Issues Space Technology Earth Observation

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Measures expected to help civilian drones expand global outreach

China Daily

A staff member shows a drone at the First Jinjiang Trade Fair on Scientific and Technological Innovation in Quanzhou, Fujian province, April 9, 2024. China's optimized export control measures for unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, are expected to help domestic civilian drone manufacturers expand their presence in overseas markets, as well as bolster technological innovation and industrial upgrading …

China Market Control Drone Chinese Ministry Export

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Two environmental protection satellites handed over to users

China Daily

The Atmospheric Environmental Surveyor China started formal operation of two advanced environmental protection satellites on Thursday, the China National Space Administration said. At a handover ceremony at the administration's Beijing headquarters, control of the satellites — the Atmospheric Environmental Surveyor and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite — was officially given to their users, which include the National Forestry and …

Space Environmental Atmospheric Carbon Inventory Satellite

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata’s Space Arm TAS Sends Its First Satellite Into Space

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, India’s leading private sector player in aerospace and defence sectors, on Monday deployed into space its first satellite TSAT-1A in space. The Tata satellite was sent into space as part of the Bandwagon-1 mission, which was launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on April 7, 2024. This achievement follows the collaboration signed between TASL and …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词|高光谱综合观测卫星 Hyper-spectral Integrated Observation Satellite

China Daily

1月23日，国家航天局宣布高光谱综合观测卫星正式投入使用。国家航天局表示，卫星状态良好，各分系统功能正常，性能达到研制建设总要求规定的各项指标。 China's hyper-spectral integrated observation Satellite has been officially put into use, according to the China National Space Administration on Jan 23. 高光谱综合观测卫星演示动画（视频截图）。图片来源：视觉中国【知识点】高光谱综合观测卫星是国家高分辨率对地观测系统重大专项重要组成部分。该卫星具有高光谱、大范围、定量化探测等特点，可实现污染气体、内陆水体、陆表生态环境、蚀变矿物、岩矿类别等要素的综合探测，能够为我国生态环境、自然资源、气象等行业应用提供高质量、高可靠的高光谱数据，特别是可为加强生态环境保护、持续推进污染防治攻坚战提供重要的数据支撑。目前，卫星地面系统共接收数据245.2TB，生产一级产品数据85638景，生产应用专题产品19类。高光谱综合观测卫星是以生态环境部为牵头用户、自然资源部和中国气象局等为主要用户的生态环境监测专用卫星，它具有高光谱、大范围、定量化探测等特点，可实现污染气体、内陆水体、陆表生态环境、蚀变矿物、岩矿类别等要素的综合探测，能够为我国生态环境、自然资源、气象等行业应用提供高质量、高可靠的高光谱数据，特别是能够为落实加强生态环境保护、持续推进污染防治攻坚战提供重要的数据支撑。【重要讲话】基础研究和原始创新不断加强，一些关键核心技术实现突破，战略性新兴产业发展壮大，载人航天、探月探火、深海深地探测、超级计算机、卫星导航、量子信息、核电技术、新能源技术、大飞机制造、生物医药等取得重大成果，进入创新型国家行列。 We have grown stronger in basic research and original innovation, made breakthroughs in some core technologies in key fields, and boosted emerging strategic industries. We have witnessed major successes on multiple fronts, …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Aerospace startup Pixxel launches new 30,000 sqft spacecraft manufacturing, testing facility

Firstpost

Pixxel, a pioneering force in hyperspectral earth-imaging technology, celebrated the grand opening of its Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru, India, with key figures such as S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, and various industry stakeholders and investors in attendance. CEO and Founder of Pixxel, Awais Ahmed, revealed the facility’s capabilities during the event, stating, “We’ll build 6 of our Firefly hyperspectral …

India Space Satellite Facility Satellites Pixxel Launches

1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Space Tech Startup Pixxel Wins Grant From iDEX To Manufacture Satellites For Air Force

News 18

Indian space technology startup Pixxel has won a multi-crore grant from iDEX, which will allow it to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force. The grant from iDEX is part of its SPARK grants, and according to the startup, this grant will allow it to develop small satellites of up to 150 kilograms for Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture …

Startup Indian Satellites Grant Pixxel

1 year, 6 months ago

Google Bets Big On Pixxel: Invests in Indian space-tech startup, had sent satellite on Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Firstpost

Google has placed a big bet on Indian space tech startup Pixxel and has led the Series-B fundraising worth $36 million for the company. The collaboration between Pixxel and Google is not new, as the companies have worked together in the past Alphabet-owned Google is making its first investment in the Indian space sector by leading a $36 million Series …

India Startup Indian Google Satellite Series Spacex

1 year, 8 months ago

每日一词∣高光谱观测卫星 hyperspectral observation satellite

China Daily

据生态环境部消息，在圆满完成规定的在轨测试内容后，我国首颗生态环境综合高光谱观测业务卫星日前正式投入使用。这颗卫星于2021年9月7日发射升空。 China's hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation has gone into use after completing in-orbit tests, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Tuesday.The satellite, Gaofen-5 02, was launched into space on Sept. 7, 2021. 2021年9月7日，我国在太原卫星发射中心用长征四号丙运载火箭，成功将高分五号02星发射升空。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】高光谱观测卫星（高分五号02星）是生态环境部牵头组织研制建设的，为首颗具备业务化应用能力的生态环境综合监测卫星，于4月4日正式交付。该卫星共配置了可见短波红外高光谱相机等7台有效载荷。生态环境部有关负责人介绍，生态环境遥感监测是天地一体化生态环境监测体系建设的重要组成部分，是开展生态环境监管的重要基础。高光谱观测卫星具备对大气环境、地表水体和陆表生态环境等开展定量化、高光谱观测能力，可服务生态环保重点工作，助力深入打好污染防治攻坚战，支撑碳达峰碳中和等国家重大部署。同时，卫星可为国内其他行业用户提供高精度、高光谱遥感数据，服务矿产资源调查、防灾减灾、农作物估产、林业资源清查、气候变化研究等行业应用。据了解，高光谱遥感是当前遥感技术的前沿领域。相比传统光学成像卫星只能看到物体的形状、尺寸等信息，高光谱卫星具备的光谱成像技术，可使光谱与图像结合为一体，探测各类地物及大气具体成分。【重要讲话】我们要推进美丽中国建设，坚持山水林田湖草沙一体化保护和系统治理，统筹产业结构调整、污染治理、生态保护、应对气候变化，协同推进降碳、减污、扩绿、增长，推进生态优先、节约集约、绿色低碳发展。 We will advance the Beautiful China Initiative and take a holistic and systematic approach to the conservation …

Hyperspectral Satellite

3 years, 1 month ago

Defence ministry clears proposal for GSAT-7C satellite for IAF: A look at other military satellites in India

Firstpost

The GSAT-7C, which will be launched in another two-three years, will enhance the Indian Air Force’s global operations and network-centric warfare capabilities The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday approved a proposal to procure a GSAT-7C satellite and related equipment for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore. Launched by ISRO in 2017, the satellite provides India …

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Pixxel Unveils 'Fireflies' Constellation: A Game-Changer for Earth Observation

Measures expected to help civilian drones expand global outreach

Two environmental protection satellites handed over to users

Tata’s Space Arm TAS Sends Its First Satellite Into Space

每日一词|高光谱综合观测卫星 Hyper-spectral Integrated Observation Satellite

Aerospace startup Pixxel launches new 30,000 sqft spacecraft manufacturing, testing facility

Indian Space Tech Startup Pixxel Wins Grant From iDEX To Manufacture Satellites For Air Force

Google Bets Big On Pixxel: Invests in Indian space-tech startup, had sent satellite on Elon Musk’s SpaceX

每日一词∣高光谱观测卫星 hyperspectral observation satellite

Defence ministry clears proposal for GSAT-7C satellite for IAF: A look at other military satellites in India