Indian Private Space Consortium to Build First National Earth Observation Satellite Network

In a milestone for India's space sector, a private consortium will design, deploy, and operate the nation's first Earth Observation Satellite System (EOSS). The planned 12-satellite network will be completed within four to five years at a projected cost exceeding Rs 1,200 crore.

The winning team, comprising SatSure, Pixxel Space, PierSight, and Dhruva Space, will execute the mission under the Earth Observation Public-Private-Partnership (EO-PPP) programme announced by IN-SPACe. The partnership grants the consortium responsibility to build, operate, and commercialize a sovereign EO constellation.

IN-SPACe Chairman Dr. Pawan Goenka said the project reflects a major policy shift and underscores private sector capability. "This initiative signals the coming of age of India's private space in