India, Oct. 29 -- Bengaluru-based Pixxel has set up a new subsidiary in the US, Pixxel Federal, to tap into the US government market and build on its existing engagements with NASA and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

The startup, which just raised $100 Mn last month, is now planning to set up an office around Washington, DC to work more closely with government customers and partners.

The US subsidiary intends to offer earth observation technologies, satellite mission systems and geospatial intelligence to American government agencies across civilian, defence and intelligence sectors.

"The US government market represents a significant opportunity for Pixxel as we expand our capabilities beyond hyperspectral imaging into advanc...