I’m building satellites to monitor our planet’s health, pixel by pixel

Awais Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Pixxel

It all started with a vision as vast as the universe itself.
When Awais Ahmed imagined satellites capturing the pulse of the Earth with unprecedented clarity, it wasn’t just about taking pictures from space—it was about unlocking answers hidden deep within our planet. Every pixel captured would tell a story: of thriving forests, melting glaciers, shifting coastlines, and unseen pollutants. And those stories would help humanity protect and preserve our only home.

That’s the foundation Pixxel was built on. 

Today, this cutting-edge space data company is building a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites capable of scanning the entire planet daily. Designed to detect, monitor, and predict global phenomena, Pixxel’s technology promises insights that traditional satellites simply can’t see. From climate change to crop health, Pixxel’s dream is to make Earth observation as real-time, reliable, and actionable as a weather forecast.

But that’s not all. With sights set beyond Earth, Pixxel’s mission also stretches toward the stars—helping map in-space resources to fuel humanity’s expansion into the cosmos. Because safeguarding our planet and unlocking the universe are two sides of the same journey.

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In a world where nanometers matter and every byte of data can change the course of decision-making, accuracy isn’t optional—it’s essential.

That’s why, when it came to managing team operations, Pixxel chose RazorpayX Payroll —a system built for precision.

Since July 2021, RazorpayX has helped Pixxel:

  • Save 100+ hours every month by automating payroll processes
  • Reduce payroll management costs by 20%

With a lean, high-performing team, Pixxel can now spend less time battling spreadsheets—and more time launching satellites, decoding hyperspectral data, and literally changing the world.

In an environment where precision defines success, RazorpayX Payroll powers Pixxel’s back-end operations—moving faster, working smarter, and dreaming bigger.

Launching the Future, Together

From scanning Earth’s invisible secrets to identifying resources among the stars, Pixxel is redefining how we see—and safeguard—our universe.
And behind every bold mission, there’s a reliable partner making sure the groundwork stays just as stellar.

Because when you’re building satellites that can change the world, you deserve a payroll system that’s out of this world too. 

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