Hyderabad, September 2025.

 Esri India, a leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space, a full-stack Space Tech company, to enhance the availability and accessibility of satellite imagery in India through advanced GIS integration.

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.

This collaboration aims to deliver 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.

The collaboration between Esri India and Dhruva Space is expected to open new avenues for leveraging Space-based data in critical National initiatives, fostering innovation, and supporting India’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in Geospatial intelligence and Space technology.

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.”

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.”

This MoU will be a significant step forward in strengthening the convergence of satellite technology and geospatial intelligence in India. It also lays the foundation for future-ready solutions that will enhance decision-making, improve resilience, and accelerate India’s digital transformation journey. 

This collaboration was formalized at the Esri India User Conference 2025 in Hyderabad, India’s largest congregation of GIS professionals, dedicated to advancing the use of geospatial technology for a more sustainable and informed world.