The consortium named Allied Orbits Private Limited is led by Pixxel Space India and includes Dhruva Space, PierSight Space and Satsure Analytics India NEW DELHI: Space regulator IN-SPACe has approved and signed under the PPP model an agreement with a private consortium for the country’s first indigenous, fully commercial earth observation constellation, with a view to enhancing the country’s space-based observation capabilities and building a self-reliant earth observation (EO) ecosystem in the country, minister for department of space Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday in response to a Parliament question.The consortium named Allied Orbits Private Limited is led by Pixxel Space India and includes Dhruva Space, PierSight Space and Satsure Analytics India. It will invest more than Rs 1,200 crore for setting up the constellation, which is to be developed and operationalised by 2029.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe consortium will design, build, own and operate the 12-satellite constellation, which will have panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities, supported by indigenous ground infrastructure. All satellites are to be manufactured domestically and launched on Indian launch vehicles, with mission control based in the country.The programme includes designing, fabrication, integration and the testing of EO satellites, including five ultra-high resolution optical satellites with 4 bands, 3 multispectral satellites with 8 bands, 2 hyperspectral optical satellites with 250 bands and 2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in X-band, by the Indian industry. The EO programme will use Indian launch vehicles (either private or Isro facilities) for placing the satellites into orbit. The programme also allows collaboration with academic and research institutions for capacity building and application development, the minister said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security FearChilling Crash Video: Atiq Ahmed’s Son’s Creta Flips After Losing Control On Highway | WatchUdhayanidhi Backs CM Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Delimitation Stand, Demands No Cut In State’s LS SeatsFCRA Bill Sent To 31-Member JPC Amid Opposition Protests, Akhilesh-Rijiju Clash Over MinoritiesRijiju slams opposition over parliament chaos, says ‘running away from debate’Explained: Why Amritpal Singh’s Party Fielded Son of Indira Gandhi’s Assassin In Punjab Elections?Prashant Kishor Promises Jobs For 10,000 Bankipur Youths After Ending BJP’s 30-Year Hold | WatchIndia’s Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources SayTamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution As DMK, AIADMK And PMK Back Abolition Demand123PhotostoriesKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: From Smriti Irani to Amar Upadhyay, here’s how much the cast earns per episodeBeyond Payasam: Traditional South Indian sweets that deserve a tryPreity Zinta goes full royalcore in an Rs 42,500 fuchsia farshi salwar set for ‘Batwara 1947’ promotionsTaking multiple supplements every day? Doctors warn these common combinations could do more harm than good10 beautiful baby girl names that symbolise graceOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your hidden personality type10 classic, smokey and flavourful tikkas perfect for evening snacking5 everyday phone habits that may be damaging your relationship without you noticingThe science behind coriander leaves turning black in the refrigerator and 4 easy hacks to keep them fresh for long8 Indian dinners with over 30g protein that don’t require protein powder123Hot PicksInternational Youth DayMHT-CET CAP round seat allotmentSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestN ChandrasekaranNEET PG 2026 city slipIran warSBI Clerk RecruitmentUP scholarshipTop TrendingChennai AirportNagpur Rape CaseAir India Phuket-Delhi FlightMumbai Kurla LandslideBengaluru Missing TechieSpiceJet FlightTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani
NEW DELHI: Space regulator IN-SPACe has approved and signed under the PPP model an agreement with a private consortium for the country’s first indigenous, fully commercial earth observation constellation, with a view to enhancing the country’s space-based observation capabilities and building a self-reliant earth observation (EO) ecosystem in the country, minister for department of space Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday in response to a Parliament question.The consortium named Allied Orbits Private Limited is led by Pixxel Space India and includes Dhruva Space, PierSight Space and Satsure Analytics India. It will invest more than Rs 1,200 crore for setting up the constellation, which is to be developed and operationalised by 2029.
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The consortium will design, build, own and operate the 12-satellite constellation, which will have panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities, supported by indigenous ground infrastructure. All satellites are to be manufactured domestically and launched on Indian launch vehicles, with mission control based in the country.The programme includes designing, fabrication, integration and the testing of EO satellites, including five ultra-high resolution optical satellites with 4 bands, 3 multispectral satellites with 8 bands, 2 hyperspectral optical satellites with 250 bands and 2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in X-band, by the Indian industry. The EO programme will use Indian launch vehicles (either private or Isro facilities) for placing the satellites into orbit. The programme also allows collaboration with academic and research institutions for capacity building and application development, the minister said.
