Technical Specifications
| Provider | Pixxel |
| Satellites | 6 initially planned with a total of 24 over time |
| Resolution | 5 metres |
| Swath width | 40km |
| Bands | 2nm - 11nm Range: 467.9nm - 902.6nm, 161 hyperspectral bands Total available bands: ~160 bands Total selectable bands: ~50 bands |
| Revisit time | 1 to 4 days |
| Altitude | 565km |
| Orbit | Sun Synchronous Orbit, 97.65° inclination |
| Cloud cover thresholds | <20% |
Expected launch date: Late 2024/2025
About
The Firefly satellites are planned to be launched in 2024/2025. The satellites are equipped with sensors that can provide hyperspectral imagery with capabilities of 160 bands. The plan is to build six of these satellites with additional ten over time, creating a total of 18 for its constellation (24 including the Honeybee satellites). With the full constellation, it is expected that the entire global landmass can be covered every day.
Hyperspectral data
Hyperspectral data with a staggering 161 bands
Frequent revisit times
Revisit up to every four days for up-to-date and accurate hyperspectral imagery.
Anticipated global coverage within 24-hour cycle
Anticipated global coverage with the full firefly constellation.
Features and Benefits
- The Firefly satellites will have a unique capability to capture hyperspectral imagery with 160 bands using its advance sensors.
- Data using hyperspectral imagery can substantially enhance the capabilities of environmental monitoring, mineral exploration and mapping natural resources, especially in the agriculture sector.
More information will be available closer to launch.