Pixxel-led consortium signs MoU with IN-SPACe for India's first commercial earth observation satellite constellation

Key facts

• Pixxel-led consortium signed MoU with Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bengaluru to build India's first indigenous commercial earth observation satellite constellation.
• Consortium includes PierSight, SatSure Analytics India and Dhruva Space to build and deploy 12-satellite constellation.
• First four satellites planned for orbit by first quarter of 2027, with remaining constellation rolling out in phases over following years.
• 12 satellites will deliver very high-resolution optical, multispectral, SAR and hyperspectral imaging for Indian government users coordinated through IN-SPACe.
• Consortium won government contract in August last year with zero bid, forgoing Rs 350 crore government support for design, build and operate constellation.
• Project valued at over Rs 1,200 crore validates India's private space ecosystem ability to deliver infrastructure at global scale.