14-Aug-2025
India’s First Earth Observation Satellite Constellation
Science & Technology
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India to launch its first fully indigenous EO satellite constellation under a Public-Private Partnership.
- PixxelSpace-led consortium selected by IN-SPACe to build 12 satellites over 5 years.
- Constellation will include high-resolution, SAR, and hyperspectral satellites for widee coverage.
- Will ensure data sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign satellite data.
| IN-SPACe is an independent agency under Department of Space that enables private sector participation in space activities, acting as a link between ISRO and non-governmental entities |