Pricing

  • Tasking Products We Offer

    When ordering satellite imagery through Aurora, you can choose from several tasking options based on your timeline and requirements:

     

    Tasking Type Timeline Price Uplift Delivery Notes
    Flexible (Standard) ≥7 days 0% 36 hours from capture Default option
    Expedited (Priority) ≤6 days 25% 36 hours from capture For time-sensitive needs
    Critical (Urgent) ≤2 days 40% 36 hours from capture Charged regardless of cloud cover
    Assured Specific date (≥7 days from today) 50% 36 hours from capture Guaranteed collection on specific date
    Recurring Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Quarterly 0% 36 hours from capture Requires tokens 2 days before each occurrence

     

    For all tasking options, our standard delivery timeline is 36 hours from the time of capture.

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  • Minimum Order Size Requirements

    This article will help understanding Pixxel's minimum order requirements. This will help plan your satellite imagery purchases effectively.

    Tasking Orders (New Collection)

    Parameter Details
    Minimum Size 100 square kilometers
    Pricing $8 per square kilometer (VNIR)
    Ordering Units Charged in units of 100 sq km, even if area is smaller

    Important Note: If your area of interest is smaller than 100 sq km, you will still be charged for the 100 square kilometers minimum.

    Archive Orders

    Parameter Details
    Minimum Size Entire strip (entire image)
    Pricing $6 per sq km (VNIR)
    Special Requirements Complete image strip must be purchased, no partial strips

    Important Note: When ordering from our archive, you cannot select partial strips - the complete captured image strip must be ordered.

    These requirements help us maintain operational efficiency while providing you with the highest quality imagery possible.

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  • Understanding Capture Timelines and Uplifts

    When placing a capture request on Aurora, you can select from the following timeline options. Uplift charges vary based on how soon the capture is needed. For Expedited, Critical, and Assured tasking, charges apply regardless of cloud cover.

    TypeUpliftDays to Start DateCapture Window
    Flexible0%N/A7 days or more
    Expedited25%N/A6 days or less
    Critical (Coming Soon)40%N/A2 days or less
    Assured (Coming Soon)50%7 days or moreSpecific date

    Important Notes

    • Flexible captures do not incur any uplift and are scheduled with a broader lead time.
    • Expedited, Critical, and Assured captures are charged irrespective of cloud cover. This means that even if the resulting image has cloud obstruction, the full amount will still be billed due to the prioritized scheduling and resource allocation required.
    • Assured captures guarantee acquisition on a specific date with at least 7 days' notice.

    These uplift tiers help prioritize satellite tasking and ensure timely delivery based on your needs. For optimal results and cost efficiency, select the timeline that best matches your urgency and tolerance for cloud cover.

    If you're unsure which option suits your use case, our Customer Success team is happy to help.

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