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Karnataka boy with no internet builds space startup working with NASA

Awais Ahmed's startup Pixxel secured a NASA contract for Earth-observation data. His parents nurtured his curiosity with books, which sparked his interest in space. He pursued engineering at BITS Pilani and met his co-founder there. Together, they founded Pixxel to build a constellation of hyperspectral satellites. This journey highlights the impact of early curiosity and parental investment.

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Karnataka boy with no internet builds space startup working with NASA

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Awais Ahmed's startup Pixxel secured a NASA contract for Earth-observation data. His parents nurtured his curiosity with books, which sparked his interest in space. He pursued engineering at BITS Pilani and met his co-founder there. Together, they founded Pixxel to build a constellation of hyperspectral satellites. This journey highlights the impact of early curiosity and parental investment.