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Dhruva Space is a company headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, founded in 2012. Dhruva Space offers satellite integration, deployment, and operations services. Their Thybolt satellites became the first private Indian satellites deployed in LEO.
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Dhruva Space offers satellite integration, deployment, and operations services. Their Thybolt satellites became the first private Indian satellites deployed in LEO.
Dhruva's Thybolt series of CubeSats became the first privately developed Indian satellites to reach orbit (via ISRO's PSLV in Nov 2022). The company also supplies payload deployers ('space tugs') for rockets. In March 2022 Dhruva signed a launch services agreement with NSIL to test its Orbit Deployers on PSLV/SSLV missions. It has also received IN-SPACe approval (June 2022) to launch privately (alongside Digantara). Advisors include former astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Key Products & Technologies
Thybolt CubeSats
3U/6U CubeSat platforms — India's first privately deployed LEO satellites (Nov 2022)
LEAP Orbit Deployers
Payload deployers ('space tugs') for rideshare launches on PSLV/SSLV
Ground Station Network
S-band, X-band, Ka-band ground stations for telemetry, tracking and command
Space-Grade Solar Arrays
High-efficiency solar panels for CubeSat and microsatellite platforms
Core Capabilities
- End-to-end satellite solutions: design, build, launch, and operate
- Small satellite bus manufacturing (3U to 12U CubeSat form factors)
- Orbit deployer (space tug) integration for rideshare launches
- Ground station network management across S/X/Ka bands
- IN-SPACe-approved private satellite operator
Key Milestones
Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2 became India's first privately developed satellites in orbit (PSLV-C54, Nov 2022)
Signed NSIL launch services agreement for Orbit Deployer testing on PSLV/SSLV
Thybolt satellites completed 15,000+ orbits before controlled deorbit (mid-2024)
Market Position
Market Focus
Small satellite manufacturing, rideshare deployment, and ground station-as-a-service for domestic and international operators.
Competitive Edge
Only Indian company offering the full satellite value chain — from bus design to ground station operations — in a single integrated package.
Upcoming Launches
Track missions by Indian space companies — real-time countdowns and live mission updates.
View LaunchesDhruva Space: key facts
| Type | Company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | dhruvaspace.com |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dhruva Space?
Dhruva Space is a company headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, founded in 2012. Dhruva Space offers satellite integration, deployment, and operations services. Their Thybolt satellites became the first private Indian satellites deployed in LEO.
Where is Dhruva Space headquartered?
Dhruva Space is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
When was Dhruva Space founded?
Dhruva Space was founded in 2012.