CSDA Vendor - Pixxel
NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program has acquired commercial datasets from Pixxel for scientific purposes.
Pixxel operates a constellation of high-resolution hyperspectral Earth observation satellites designed to deliver precise spectral measurements of Earth’s surface for frequent global monitoring. Its operational Firefly constellation provides analysis-ready data across more than 135 spectral bands in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) range at a 5-meter ground sample distance. This rich hyperspectral imagery supports a wide range of applications, including agricultural monitoring, water quality assessment, forest and ecosystem health, mineral exploration, infrastructure surveillance, and disaster response.
Authorized Data Use and Users
All members of the U.S. Government and researchers funded by the U.S. Government have access to Level 2A Bottom of Atmosphere Reflectance and Level 1C Top of Atmosphere hyperspectral reflectance Pixxel data. All data requests must be approved by NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program. The USG End User License Agreement governs Pixxel data access.
Obtaining Data
To request access to CSDA-distributed data, complete the CSDA Authorization form. The CSDA team will verify if the user is authorized for data access. Once verified, the user will be notified.
Copyright
Data products and derivatives for imagery must contain the following copyright markings (YYYY is the year of the image acquisition):
- For data products: “© Pixxel YYYY. All rights reserved.”
- For derivatives: “Includes copyrighted material of Pixxel. All rights reserved.”
- A joint copyright notice may be used as appropriate
Authorized users should send Pixxel a courtesy copy of any publications that include Pixxel data.
CSDA Acknowledgement
To help CSDA identify your publications, we request that you include the following acknowledgment when publishing work created using these data:
"This work utilized data made available through the NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program."
Documentation
Pixxel Hyperspectral Imagery Product Specifications (May 2026, Version 3.2)
Image: Pixxel commercial satellite false color imagery composites of the Ganga River Delta, India. The images were generated with various RGB band combinations across the Visible and Near-Infrared spectrum and used to monitor soil moisture and vegetation health. Credit: Pixxel