Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel is set to launch three hyper-spectral satellites, called Fireflies, on Tuesday onboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission from California.

The three satellites — weighing 60 kg each — are the first among the six planned to be launched this year, the company said.

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The second batch of three satellites is expected to be launched in the second quarter of the year.

The satellites will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit at roughly 550 km altitude.

“Once fully deployed, the constellation will equip industries and governments with actionable insights to tackle global challenges, drive informed decision-making, and advance meaningful climate action,” Pixxel said.

With sensors six times sharper than the 30-metre standard of most existing hyper-spectral satellites, Fireflies will uncover hidden patterns and anomalies with unparalleled detail and accuracy, making it the world’s most advanced commercial hyper-spectral imaging system, the company said.