The Journal of Space Commerce

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Firefly Satellites Achieve Successful First Light

Pixxel Downlinks High-Resolution Hyperspectral Images

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Tom Patton
Mar 24, 2025
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The three Firefly satellites carried into orbit for Pixxel aboard the SpaceX Transporter 12 mission have successfully captured and downlinked their ‘First Light’ images - setting a new benchmark in high-resolution hyperspectral images.

"With each new hyperspectral satellite, we are making the invisible visible, bringing planetary-scale intelligence to in…

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