Bengaluru: SatSure, in collaboration with Pixxel Space, Dhruva Space, and PierSight, has been awarded a milestone project under the Earth Observation Public-Private Partnership (EO-PPP) led by IN-SPACe to develop India’s first fully indigenous, fully commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation.
Valued at over ₹1,200 crore, the EO-PPP programme will see the deployment of 12 multi-sensor satellites over the next three to five years, integrating panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payloads.
This constellation will enhance India’s sovereign Earth Intelligence capabilities while serving strategic domestic requirements and global commercial markets.
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SatSure’s Contribution
SatSure, through its subsidiary KaleidEO, will contribute two satellites featuring a novel optical and multi-spectral wide swath imager capable of delivering sub-meter spatial resolution with high coverage.
These assets will play a crucial role in providing actionable, AI-powered decision intelligence for sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.
Prateep Basu, Co-founder & CEO, SatSure: “We are proud to be part of this historic step in India’s space journey. Alongside Pixxel Space, Dhruva Space, and PierSight, we aim to deliver not just comprehensive Earth Observation solutions for India, but also create a model of private sector collaboration that drives growth and innovation in the Indian space ecosystem.”
Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe: “This programme marks the coming of age of India’s private space industry, proving the capability of Indian companies to lead large-scale, technologically advanced space missions that serve national and global markets.”
Awais Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Pixxel: Highlighted the complementary strengths of the consortium partners in hyperspectral imaging, spacecraft manufacturing, geospatial analytics, SAR technology, and mission operations.
Sanjay Nekkanti, Co-founder & CEO, Dhruva Space: Emphasized the role of their new 280,000 sq ft spacecraft manufacturing facility in Telangana to accelerate satellite production and integration.
Gaurav Seth, Co-founder & CEO, PierSight: Underlined the importance of SAR capabilities in enabling 24/7, all-weather operations with rapid, analysis-ready data delivery.
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Driving a New Era of Indian Space Leadership
This initiative is designed to make India self-reliant in high-resolution Earth Observation capabilities. By combining advanced satellite technology with AI-led data analytics, the project aims to transform raw space imagery into actionable insights, supporting critical decision-making for both government and industry stakeholders.
The EO-PPP model represents a collaborative approach where public sector oversight and private sector innovation converge to deliver sovereign, secure, and commercially competitive space solutions.
