Tasking order parameters

  • Delivery Timelines and Uplifts

    After an image is captured, Aurora provides several delivery speed options. While the default processing time is 14 days at the moment (to be improved to 36 hours), you can request faster turnaround for an additional uplift fee. The uplift is calculated as a percentage of the base imagery cost.

    Delivery SpeedUplift
    14 days (will be improved to 36 hours) from time of capture (Default)0 %
    24 hours from time of capture (Coming Soon)20 %

    Select the delivery option that best matches your mission requirements:

    • 14 days (Default) – Standard processing at no extra cost. This will be improved to 36 hours very soon.
    • 24 hours (Coming Soon) – Faster access to processed imagery for a 20 % uplift. This will be coming soon.

    Need support or further information about the delivery timeline? We’re happy to help!

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  • Bandsets: Use cases

    Pixxel's Firefly constellation offers specialized bandsets optimized for VNIR specific industries and applications.

    Each bandset is carefully designed with selected spectral bands that enhance detection capabilities for targeted use cases, from mineral exploration to marine ecosystem monitoring.

     

    Bandset Name

    Number of Bands

    Brief Description

    Best Suited Usecase

    All Bands (Unified-1, Unifies-2  and Unified-3)*135Complete spectral coverage providing maximum resolution across the entire VNIR range for comprehensive analysis and research applications.Scientific research, algorithm development, full-spectrum diagnostics, spectral library creation
    Rare Earth Elements45Optimized to detect characteristic VNIR spectral features of rare earth minerals and their distinctive absorption signatures.Geological surveys, mining exploration, REE deposit mapping, geochemical analysis
    Transition Metals45Targets critical wavelengths for detecting transition metals (iron, copper, manganese) that exhibit diagnostic features in the VNIR spectrum.Ore exploration, mining operations, environmental monitoring, industrial mineral identification
    Urban45Designed to distinguish man-made surfaces including asphalt, concrete, roofing materials, and solar panels through enhanced material differentiation.Urban planning, infrastructure assessment, land use analysis, smart city applications
    Water45Emphasizes bands sensitive to water quality indicators, suspended matter, and biological activity for comprehensive aquatic monitoring.Water quality assessment, algae detection, pollution monitoring, reservoir management
    Vegetation45Captures red-edge and NIR regions essential for monitoring plant health, chlorophyll content, and phenological changes.Precision agriculture, forest management, crop monitoring, biodiversity studies
    Sentinel-2 MSI45Simulates Sentinel-2 MultiSpectral Instrument bands enabling cross-sensor compatibility and integration with existing datasets.Land cover classification, vegetation tracking, multi-temporal analysis, Sentinel-2 validation
    Landsat-9 OLI-245Aligns with Landsat-9 Operational Land Imager bands to maintain consistency with historical Landsat archive data.Agricultural monitoring, land cover change detection, long-term trend analysis, historical continuity

     

    *This bandset (All Bands) requires 3 separate captures that are non-contemporaneous. Variation between each capture is based on constellation capacity. 

    For more questions, please reach out to support@pixxel.space

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  • Capturing Hyperspectral Imagery with Recurrence

    Pixxel’s Firefly constellation, consisting of six satellites, enables scheduled recurring captures of your Area of Interest (AOI) for consistent monitoring over time.

    Available Recurrence Options

    When placing a monitoring order, you can select from the following recurrence frequencies:

    • Weekly (Coming soon, after the launch of the rest 3 satellites in the constellation)

    • Once in 2 weeks (Coming soon)

    • Monthly

    • Bi-monthly

    • Quarterly

    Screenshot 2025-12-19 at 10.55.55 AM.pngMinimum Requirements for Monitoring Orders

    To qualify as a monitoring order, your request must meet these criteria:

    • A minimum of 4 recurrences must be scheduled

    • The time range selected must be sufficient to accommodate all recurrences

    Choosing the End Date

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    You can define the duration of your monitoring order in one of the following ways:

    • Select an end date up to two years from the start date

    • Choose a custom end date using the calendar (ensure it allows for at least 4 recurrences)

    • Specify the number of ocurrences, and the system will calculate the required duration automatically

    Viewing Recurrence Details

    Once your order is created, you can click on "View Recurring Orders" to see the planned time windows for each scheduled capture.

     

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