India’s First Commercial Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

On 20th January 2026, a consortium led by Bengaluru-based Pixxel Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to develop India’s first privately built national Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation.

  • The consortium includes PierSight, SatSure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space, which will jointly design, build and deploy a 12-satellite constellation.
  • Valued at over Rs.1,200 crore, the project marks a major milestone for India’s private space sector and validates the capability of Indian startups to deliver space infrastructure at a global scale.
  • The first four satellites are planned to be placed in orbit by Q1 2027, with ....
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