Pixxel Sets Up US Federal Subsidiary to Expand Defense Contracts

30 Oct 2026, 3:01 pm · 10h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Pixxel has launched Pixxel Federal, a dedicated subsidiary in the United States designed to scale contracts across American civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies. The strategic move aims to help the Indian satellite startup expand beyond delivering hyperspectral satellite imagery to offering full-stack sensing technologies, software, and dedicated satellite systems for government operations. The subsidiary will focus on national security, environmental monitoring, and resource mapping missions. Concurrently, cryptocurrency exchange Binance disclosed a preliminary security breach investigation estimating a $6.3 billion potential impact, while Virat Kohli increased his stake in Agilitas Sports to 6.4%.