Pixxel’s Hyperspectral Satellite Data Becomes Accessible to UP42 Users Worldwide
High-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery is no longer confined to niche research environments. Pixxel has expanded the reach of its Firefly satellite constellation by distributing its data through UP42, making advanced spectral analysis available to a far broader audience.
The collaboration enables UP42 clients to source newly captured hyperspectral imagery generated by Pixxel’s six Firefly satellites. These spacecraft observe Earth’s surface using hundreds of narrow spectral channels, capturing information that standard optical sensors are unable to detect. With meter-level spatial detail and a wide observation footprint, the system is designed for operational, not experimental, use.
Rather than focusing on visual interpretation alone, Firefly data is built for material and condition analysis. The imagery can reveal early indicators of crop health issues, subtle changes in soil composition, forest stress patterns, and environmental shifts that emerge long before they become visible to the human eye or conventional satellite products.
By placing its data inside UP42’s ordering and processing environment, Pixxel removes the technical barriers that have traditionally limited hyperspectral adoption. Users can request fresh acquisitions, integrate the output directly into analytical workflows, and combine it with other Earth observation layers available on the platform.
As Pixxel continues to scale its satellite network, the availability of hyperspectral coverage is expected to increase both in frequency and geographic reach. For UP42 customers, this means access to a growing stream of spectral intelligence that supports decision-making across agriculture, climate analysis, forestry, and environmental risk assessment.
