Esri, Dhruva Space ink pact for easy access to earth images from 200 satellites

New Delhi | Earth observation date from over 200 satellites will now be easily accessible to users as Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions firm Esri signed a deal with Hyderabad-based space start-up Dhruva Space.

Through this strategic partnership, Dhruva Space will leverage Esri India's advanced ArcGIS technology to enhance its AstraView commercial satellite imagery service that aggregates data from a constellation network of more than 200 satellites, spanning optical, SAR, RF, and hyperspectral sensors, into a unified ecosystem, a statement from Esri said.

"By combining the strengths of our ArcGIS technology with Dhruva Space's full-stack capabilities, we aim to empower decision-makers across industries with timely, high-quality geospatial insights," Esri India managing director Agendra Kumar said.

This collaboration aims at delivering an integrated software solution, enabling customers to seamlessly access, analyze, and derive actionable insights from AstraView in conjunction with Esri India's robust GIS capabilities, he said.

"This initiative will also help accelerate the adoption of space-based data in areas such as urban planning, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Together, we are creating a robust framework to drive data-driven governance and sustainable growth for the nation," Kumar said.

The MoU will be a significant step forward in strengthening the convergence of satellite technology and geospatial intelligence in India, the Esri statement said.

"AstraView was launched to make diverse and trusted satellite imagery simple to access and practical to use, bringing together a wide range of sensing capabilities into one service. Partnering with Esri India, a market leader in GIS, ensures that these capabilities are extended into a platform already trusted by millions of users," Dhruva Space chief operations officer and co-founder Krishna Teja Penamakuru said.

This integration will make relevant imagery and data more accessible within GIS workflows, where the combination of imagery and analytics allows users to interpret and act on data with greater clarity, he said.

"The intent is to move satellite data from the background, and place it at the core of everyday decision-making, ultimately improving how organizations plan, respond, and build resilience," Penamakuru said.