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Dhruva Space, Thales Alenia Space Explore Global Space Programmes
Dhruva Space is an Indian company that designs and builds space technology.
It has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space, which operates in France and Italy.
The two companies want to look for ways to work together on space projects.
These projects could include groups of satellites flying close to Earth.
They could also involve satellite parts, factories, testing and ground stations.
The agreement may cover equipment for human spaceflight and cargo missions.
Dhruva Space says its engineering and manufacturing skills could support international programmes.
The companies had already worked together before this agreement.
Dhruva Space signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Thales Alenia Space entities in France and Italy.
The agreement will explore cooperation on satellite programmes and space infrastructure.
Potential areas include Low Earth Orbit constellations, satellite platforms, subsystems, production, integration and ground stations.
The companies may also examine manned space infrastructure and cargo services.
Dhruva Space said the MoU creates a pathway for future international programmes, building on an existing relationship.
- Who
- Dhruva Space and Thales Alenia Space in France and Italy.
- What
- They entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation across satellite programmes and space infrastructure.
- Where
- The cooperation involves Dhruva Space in Hyderabad and Thales Alenia Space operations in France and Italy.
- When
- The article does not specify when the MoU was signed; it refers to a related cleanroom inauguration in October 2024.
- Why
- To identify and develop potential international opportunities involving satellites, subsystems, constellations and space infrastructure.
Key facts
- Agreement
- Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding
- Companies
- Dhruva Space and Thales Alenia Space
- Potential satellite work
- Low Earth Orbit constellations, platforms, subsystems, series production and integration
- Infrastructure areas
- Ground stations, manned space infrastructure and cargo services
- Dhruva Space facility
- Class 100,000 cleanroom in Hyderabad
- Facility capability
- Assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft up to 500kg
- Related milestone
- Thales Alenia Space CEO Hervé Derrey co-inaugurated the cleanroom in October 2024
Quotes
Sanjay Nekkanti
CEO and co-founder of Dhruva Space
“In October 2024, we were pleased to welcome Mr. Hervé Derrey, CEO of Thales Alenia Space, to co-inaugurate our Class 100,000 cleanroom in Hyderabad, established to strengthen our capabilities in Space-grade solar arrays and the assembly, integration and testing of spacecrafts up to 500kg.”
thehansindia.com
“India and Europe are proactively deepening their strategic and industrial cooperation, with technology, resilient supply chains and Space emerging as important areas of shared opportunity.”
thehansindia.com
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