Digantara

This ambitious initiative is estimated to cost around Rs 150 crore annually and is expected to become operational by the end of 2026.

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

Japan's Astroscale partners with Digantara and Bellatrix to offer orbital services in Asia-Pacific

The partnership is expected to lead to an orbital services proposal for Indian clients "in one to two years," marking Astroscale's first operations in the Asia-Pacific region outside of Japan, said Eddie Kato, president of the company's Japan unit.

Bengaluru-based Pixxel and Digantara launch satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12

Aboard the launch vehicle, Pixxel deployed the first three hyperspectral imagery-enabled satellites of its Firefly constellation and Digantara, its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) mission for space surveillance.

Space startup CEOs applaud Rs 1,000-crore VC fund, but say more govt investment needed for growth

In the FY25 Budget, the government has set aside Rs 1,000-crore for venture capital fund to give a boost to space economy

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Space startup Digantara raises $2 million to close $12 million Series A funding round

The Bengaluru-based space tech startup has raised the additional $2 million from Aditya Birla Group’s VC arm - Aditya Birla Ventures and government-backed SIDBI Venture Capital

Indian private space ecosystem welcome GST exemption for satellite launches

In the 50th meeting of the GST Council on July 11, it was decided that private players such as startups be exempted from paying GST on satellite launches

Digantara's $10 million fundraise highlights the need for FDI in space sector

In addition to reassuring investors with the help of IN-SPACe that the modified FDI policy in the space sector would soon be approved, Digantara also had to make some structural changes to its Indian operations in order to make this investment happen

Bengaluru-based space tech startup Digantara raises $10 million in funding led by Peak XV Partners

The fresh capital infusion will allow Digantara to deploy the first phase of its space-based surveillance satellite constellation.

Indian space-tech start-ups laud United Nations resolution on banning ASAT tests

Anti-satellite weapons are space weapons designed to incapacitate or destroy satellites for strategic or tactical purposes

Bengaluru-based Digantara wants to offer navigation in space as a service

The startup is currently working on the launch of a satellite that will be part of an eight-satellite constellation. Digantara plans to begin commercial operations by the end of this year or Q2 of 2024.

Bengaluru start-up Digantara launches Pushan Alpha satellite aboard SpaceX rocket

The Bengaluru-based space tech start up is building its own SSA capability with infrastructure both in ground and space with an aim to ensure sustainable space operations.

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.

Digantara's commercial space-based space weather system reaches orbit onboard ISRO's PSLV-C53

With the launch of the world’s smallest digital space weather sensor for monitoring space weather it has taken a giant leap towards building their space infrastructure for providing a one-stop comprehensive space situational awareness solution, the company said.