Dhruva Space is set to launch its first commercial satellite, LEAP-1, in Q3 2025 via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

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This milestone mission will carry payloads from Australian firms Akula Tech and Esper Satellites onboard the P-30 platform.

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Akula Tech’s Nexus-01 module brings AI-driven data processing and geospatial analytics to space.

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Esper Satellites’ OTR-2 hyperspectral imager will collect rich Earth observation data for multiple applications.

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Dhruva Space’s P-30 satellite platform was successfully qualified during ISRO’s PSLV-C58 mission in January 2024.

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The startup believes this international collaboration enhances innovation and lowers operational costs.

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Founded in 2012, Dhruva Space provides full-stack engineering solutions for reliable and cost-effective access to space.

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Backed by major investors, the company secured ₹123 Cr ($15 Mn) in Series A funding to expand its commercial space capabilities.

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