Through sophisticated GIS integration, Esri India and Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space, a full-stack space technology business, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase the availability and accessibility of satellite images in India.
Dhruva Space will improve its AstraView commercial satellite imagery service—which combines data from a constellation network of over 200 satellites, including optical, SAR, RF, and hyperspectral sensors—by utilizing Esri India’s cutting-edge ArcGIS technology through this strategic partnership.
Together with Esri India’s strong GIS capabilities, this partnership seeks to provide an integrated software solution that would allow users to easily access, evaluate, and extract useful insights from AstraView.
Esri India and Dhruva Space’s partnership is anticipated to create new opportunities for utilizing space-based data in important national projects, encourage innovation, and assist India’s increasing focus on independence in space technology and geospatial intelligence.
Strengthening the confluence of satellite technology and geospatial intelligence in India would be made possible by this Memorandum of Understanding. It also establishes the groundwork for solutions that are ready for the future, which will speed up India’s digital transformation process and increase resilience and decision-making.
At India’s largest gathering of GIS specialists, the Esri India User Conference 2025 in Hyderabad, which aims to advance the use of geospatial technology for a more informed and sustainable world, this partnership was formally established.
Leadership Comments
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “This partnership with Dhruva Space brings cutting-edge satellite imagery capabilities closer to GIS users in India. It reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening India’s geospatial ecosystem and supporting indigenous innovation in the spacetech sector. 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.”
“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, said Agendra.”
Krishna Teja Penamakuru, Chief Operations Officer & Co-founder, Dhruva Space, added: “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.
“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. 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,” added Krishna.
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