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  • SatSure and Dhruva Space Launch Integrated Earth Observation-as-a-Service Platform

    Earth Observation-as-a-Service

    Bengaluru based SatSure, a leading Earth Observation and decision intelligence company, has entered into a strategic alliance with Hyderabad-headquartered Dhruva Space, a full-stack space tech firm, to jointly deliver end-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS) solutions.

    The collaboration integrates upstream satellite infrastructure with downstream analytics to offer a fully-managed Earth Observation-as-a-Service / EO suite designed to serve commercial and strategic users alike.

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    The agreement follows two major developments:

    • SatSure’s subsidiary KaleidEO successfully qualified its sub-meter resolution optical and multispectral Earth Observation payloads.
    • Dhruva Space recently completed a significant expansion, building India’s largest private satellite integration and testing facility, spanning 280,000 square feet.

    This partnership enables EO customers to access everything – from satellite development and payload integration to launch, ground station support, data delivery, and analytics – through a single, fully indigenized service.

    “This partnership with Dhruva Space represents a powerful fusion of India’s space tech capabilities – from design to deployment,” said Prateep Basu, Founder & CEO of SatSure. “Together, we aim to deliver sovereign Earth Observation-as-a-Service / EO capabilities that meet the growing global demand for real-time, actionable insights.”

    Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO of Dhruva Space, added, “By combining Dhruva’s satellite and ground segment infrastructure with SatSure’s AI-driven analytics from KaleidEO, we can significantly reduce mission turnaround time while enhancing the quality and accessibility of Earth Observation data for critical decision-makers.”

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    Earth Observation-as-a-Service offering will cater to sectors such as:
    • Agriculture
    • Disaster management
    • Urban development
    • Climate monitoring
    • National security
    • Infrastructure planning

    As India’s space economy rapidly matures, the SatSure-Dhruva Space alliance represents a pivotal shift towards sovereign, vertically integrated EO infrastructure. It aligns closely with India’s ambitions to become a global hub for affordable, scalable space-based services.

    About SatSure

    Founded in Bengaluru, SatSure is a space tech company known for making satellite Earth Observation accessible and impactful through data-driven insights. In 2022, it launched KaleidEO, its wholly-owned subsidiary focused on building EO payloads and analytics platforms tailored for emerging markets.

    About Dhruva Space

    Dhruva Space is a National Award-winning space tech firm specializing in satellite platforms, launch integration, and ground infrastructure. Its newly launched facility in Hyderabad supports end-to-end production and testing of spacecraft up to 500 kg, serving both strategic and commercial sectors.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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