Esri India, a leading provider of Geographic Information System software and solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyderabad based Dhruva Space, a full stack space technology company, to improve the availability and accessibility of satellite imagery in India through advanced GIS integration.
As part of this partnership, Dhruva Space will use Esri India’s ArcGIS technology to enhance its AstraView commercial satellite imagery service. AstraView brings together data from a constellation network of more than 200 satellites, including optical, SAR, RF, and hyperspectral sensors, into a single ecosystem.
The collaboration aims to create an integrated software solution that allows customers to easily access, analyse, and derive insights from AstraView, supported by Esri India’s strong GIS capabilities.
This partnership is expected to open new opportunities for the use of space based data in national initiatives, encourage innovation, and support India’s growing focus on self reliance in geospatial intelligence and space technology.
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of 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.”
Krishna Teja Penamakuru, Chief Operations Officer and Co founder of 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 organisations plan, respond, and build resilience.”
The agreement marks an important step towards bringing satellite technology and geospatial intelligence closer together in India. It also lays the foundation for solutions that will support better decision making, improve resilience, and drive India’s digital transformation.
The collaboration was officially announced at the Esri India User Conference 2025 in Hyderabad, the country’s largest gathering of GIS professionals dedicated to advancing the use of geospatial technology for a more sustainable and informed future.
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