No Grant, No Problem: Private Start Ups Take Big Bold Leap in Space

India is building its first private Earth observation satellite constellation with 12 satellites, led by four start ups—Pixxel, Dhruva Space, SatSure, and PierSight and they are seeking no government funding. Backed by India’s space regulator INSPACe, this ₹1,200 crore venture marks a bold shift from government-led missions to industry-driven innovation. NDTV’s Science Editor Pallava Bagla, spoke to Dr Pawan Kumar Goenka, head of India’s space regulatory body to get the details of this zero cost bid!