Space Business Podcast #156 | Hyperspectral Earth Intelligence | Awais Ahmed, Pixxel
Nov 28, 2025
54:15
Pixxel is a prominent earth observation startup originally from India and now present in the U.S., too. They are focused on so-called hyperspectral imaging. CEO & Co-Founder Awais Ahmed is our guest.
🕰️ Timestamps:
03:32 Origin Story
07:51 Hyperspectral Imaging
09:54 Market Demand and Use Cases
18:25 Hyperspectral vs. Multispectral
22:07 Pixxel's Satellites
31:28 Data Cube and Onboard Processing
34:38 Machine Learning in Orbit
36:06 Current and Future Satellite Deployments
38:40 Beyond Hyperspectral
39:34 Future of Earth Observation
46:43 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Industry Insights
50:32 The Indian Space Ecosystem
52:19 Science Fiction Favorites
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