Dhruva Space, based in Hyderabad, has announced a partnership with Infostellar, a Japanese company. This collaboration aims to improve satellite communication through the integration of Dhruva Space’s advanced ground station technology.
Dhruva Space operates a large 3.8-meter S and X-band ground station antenna located in Hyderabad. This facility will be added to Infostellar’s Cloud-based network known as StellarStation. Once the necessary licenses are obtained from the Indian government, this ground station will become accessible to clients worldwide. This integration is expected to enhance the global network of ground stations and improve interoperability for satellite communications.
Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO of Dhruva Space, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership enhances our vertical integration strategy, allowing us to offer end-to-end satellite solutions, from space to ground, for global satellite operators.”
On the other hand, Naomi Kurahara, CEO of Infostellar, mentioned, “I am delighted to be able to make Dhruva Space’s antenna available to global satellite and spacecraft operators through StellarStation, marking an important milestone in commercial Japan-India space relationships.”
The partnership was formalized in Tokyo during the Third India-Japan Space Dialogue, which included representatives from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) and the Japanese Cabinet Office.
This collaboration comes as part of Dhruva Space’s broader plans. The company is looking to establish larger antennas, about 7.4 meters in size, with capabilities in S, X, and Ka bands. They are also planning to work on facilities that will support lunar and deep-space missions in cooperation with global partners.
As India’s only commercial ground station solutions provider, Dhruva Space promises full hemispherical coverage and high reliability for its satellite operations. The geographical location of its antenna in Hyderabad boosts its ability to serve Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, optimizing coverage for critical satellite missions.
