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How will Pixxel's innovations of hyperspectral imaging satellites propel the development of industries like agriculture, mining, health, etc? What impact does access to ISRO's infrastructure have on India's space tech industry? What incredible possibilities await in the future of space technology?

In the latest episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal (Founder of Myntra and Cult.Fit) is in conversation with Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, a space technology company started in Bengaluru. Pixxel is revolutionising space technology with the world's highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites. Their specialty lies in building a constellation of advanced satellites that offer ten times more data than traditional satellites.

In this episode, Awais covers several topics including hyperloop pod, hyperspectral imaging, satellite development, meeting Elon Musk, and working with ISRO, to name a few. Awais shares Pixxel’s mission and vision to become a planetary health monitor and revolutionise healthcare by deploying 24 satellites around the world. Awais' journey and achievements are inspirational, proving that ambitious goals and relentless dedication can lead to transformative breakthroughs.

Resource List:

SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperloop_pod_competition

Elon Musk’s 700 mph Hyperloop: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/17/images-what-elon-musks-hyperloop-could-look-like.html

HySIS (HyperSpectral Imaging Satellite): https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/hysis

Discovering $1 trillion worth of minerals with airborne hyperspectral imaging: https://analytik.co.uk/discovering-1-trillion-worth-of-minerals-with-airborne-hyperspectral-imaging/

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV): https://www.isro.gov.in/PSLV_CON.html

Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe): https://www.isro.gov.in/IN-SPACe.html

Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa2: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/missions/spacecraft/current/hayabusa2.html

NASA Psyche Mission: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/psyche-mission-heres-all-you-should-to-know-about-nasas-spacecraft-to-a-metal-rich-asteroid/articleshow/104374738.cms

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): https://www.space.com/21925-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst.html

SpaceX Starship: https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/

About SparX by Mukesh Bansal

SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.

We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.

In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.

This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.

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