Overall, Contributing to the Constellation:

After three successful technical demonstration missions, I worked on the next set of 6 satellites known as "Fireflies." This involvement allowed me to contribute to the development of the constellation that Pixxel is tirelessly building.

Guides: Tejaswi Hareesh (Vice President of Mechanical Engineering at Pixxel Space), Hari Prasad (Systems Engineer for the Firefly Mission) & Chiranjeevi R (Structural Engineering Lead).

As a Structural & Mechanisms Engineer

• Designed and integrated mechanical systems for 10+ components across 6 Hyperspectral Satellites, meeting SpaceX and PSLV launch load requirements through cross-subsystem collaboration.

• Performed FEM analyses to ensure vibration load compliance with 3x stiffness enhancement; correlated vibration test results with a 2% deviation.

• Improved production efficiency by 25% for Pixxel's Firefly satellite via Mechanical Drawings, QA/QC standards, and team management.

• Achieved 94% quality compliance for 300+ line items across 6 satellites; boosted production efficiency by 30% through partnerships with 10+ manufacturers specializing in CNC, Additive Manufacturing, and coatings.

• Detailed Spectral Data: Captures narrow, contiguous bands for precise analysis.

• Material Identification: Accurately classifies materials via spectral signatures.

• Environmental Monitoring: Tracks changes in vegetation health and water quality.

• Agricultural Insights: Detects crop diseases and stress early.

• Forestry & Land Use: Assesses forest health, tree species, and land use.