Dhruva Space

With this launch, Pixxel Space will now work on developing their 'Honeybees' satellites. For Dhruva Space, this was its first commercial mission

Pixxel-led consortium to build India’s first private Earth observation satellite network under IN-SPACe’s PPP model

PixxelSpace India, Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics, and Dhruva Space will launch 12 advanced EO satellites to boost India’s geospatial capabilities.

Dhruva Space to launch first commercial satellite mission aboard Musk's SpaceX rocket

The satellite mission will test AI and hyperspectral imaging payloads of two Australian companies aboard Dhruva Space’s commercial platform

No certifying authority, no exemptions: Space startups struggle to claim customs relief

Startups, have requested for appointment of an authority within Department of Space to certify imports relating to commercial space projects

Startup founders say Rs 1,000-crore VC fund a big win for space sector

The cabinet has approved a Rs 1,000 venture capital fund, announced in the Budget in July, for the space sector

Centre's incentive plan for space manufacturing to take into account states' policies

The policy was announced on the occasion of National Space Day by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan K Goenka. The final approval is awaited

Dhruva Space's satellite to carry French IoT connectivity provider Kineis' payload in late 2025

The two companies will also work on introducing Kineis' satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to the Indian market

Dhruva Space's maiden satellites deorbit successfully after circling Earth 15,000 times

The satellites were launched aboard Indian Space Research Organisation's PSLV C54 in November 2022.

Dhruva Space to use $1.6 million funding from TDB for developing satellite solar panels

Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space recently raised $9 million from a clutch of investors, including $1.6 million Technology Development Board

Hyderabad's Dhruva Space bags $9 million from IAN Alpha Fund, others

The $9.3 million Series A2 funding brings the startup's total Series A round to around $ 14 million. The money will go towards the company's manufacturing facility and acquisition plans

Dhruva Space's P-30 satellite space qualification paves the way for hosted payload solutions

Dhruva Space announced that the space qualification of the P30 Satellite Platform has opened up new possibilities for hosted payload solutions.

Three startups to launch payloads aboard ISRO's PSLV - C58 XPoSat Mission on January 1

While Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space will launch their LEAPTD to demonstrate the microsatellite subsystems, Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace is set to launch two payloads aboard the launch vehicle.

Dhruva Space setting up 2.8 lakh sq ft facility in Hyderabad for assembly, integration of satellite infra

Dhruva Space's assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility will be located at the TSIIC Hardware Park II in Shamshabad and will manufacture satellite platforms and subsystems, satellite orbital deployers, ground station equipment, among others.

Dhruva Space to build 2.8 lakh sq ft satellite infra manufacturing facility in Hyderabad

Dhruva Space expects to finish the construction of the first phase of the manufacturing plant in the next 18-24 months

Modi-Macron meet paves way for Indian space tech startups to team up with French peers

Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva Space announced that they are working with French companies for their next launches

Dhruva Space tests satellite deployers, orbital link on board PSLV launch vehicle

The 11-year-old start-up manufactures end-to-end satellite infrastructure such as solar panels, satellite software, communication systems, and satellite deployers.

'Indian Space Policy 2023 gives us wings': Start-ups laud long-awaited regulation

The Indian Space Policy was released on April 20 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), more than a week after the Cabinet approved it.

Dhruva Space, Bellatrix Aerospace startups to launch payloads on ISRO PSLV-C55

Along with Dhruva Space and Bellatrix Aerospace, there will be seven experimental payloads aboard PSLV-C55's POEM -2 module. The ISRO rocket's launch is scheduled for April 22

Dhruva Space, French company Comat ink pact for space components

As per the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), both companies will share their technologies

India's space tech ecosystem soars to new heights in 2022, expects over $300 million in investment in 2023

The industry is also anticipating the implementation of a new space policy in 2023, which will further open up the ecosystem.

Dhruva Space looking to raise $20-25 million in 2 years for satellite infra facilities

Dhruva Space launched two amateur radio communication nanosatellites as part of ISRO's PSLV C54 mission. The mission, named Thybolt Mission, witnessed the launch of the company's nanosatellites, on 26 November.

Dhruva Space CEO says Hyderabad-made satellites are for the world; dedicates launch to amateur radio ecosystem

Dhruva Space CEO Sanjay Nekkanti stated that based on the results of the Thybolt mission on November 26, the company intends to launch full-fledged commercial operations in the future.

Indian space industry calls on regulators to study US’ deorbiting policy before mass rollout

Recognising the challenge posed by orbital debris, the United States' Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules on September 29, requiring LEO satellite operators to dispose of their satellites within 5 years of completion of their missions

India's SpaceX is on the horizon

With India's new space policy in the works, we examined the scene for private space start-ups in the country.

Dhruva Space successfully tests its satellite deployer aboard ISRO's PSLV C53

The successful testing of its satellite deployers clears the path for Dhruva Space for their satellite missions, Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2, which would be aboard the PSLV C54, ISRO's upcoming commercial mission