Infostellar and Dhruva Space Establish Japan-India Commercial GSaaS Partnership

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Infostellar integrates Dhruva Space’s 3.8m Antenna into StellarStation Network, marking a milestone in the long-standing Japan–India Space Collaboration.

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Monday 31 March 2025 [Tokyo, Japan] Tokyo, Japan / Hyderabad, India - Infostellar Inc. (CEO: Naomi Kurahara, Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; hereafter "Infostellar"), a Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) providerand Dhruva Space (CEO: Sanjay Nekkanti, Headquarters: Hyderabad, India) a full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider.

Japan-based Infostellar and India-based Dhruva Space have entered into a collaboration to explore integration of the Dhruva Space’s 3.8m S&X-band ground station antenna in Hyderabad, into Infostellar’s StellarStation, expanding its global ground station network and enhancing satellite communications interoperability. Infostellar plans to onboard Dhruva Space’s 3.8m S&X-band antenna onto its Cloud-based StellarStation platform, making it accessible to Infostellar’s global client base for enhanced satellite ground segment services, upon receiving necessary licenses from the Government of India.

The Indian Space Ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation driven by the liberalisation of the Space sector, to allow private sector participation. The emerging opportunities in the Ground Segment for building Ground Stations and providing Ground Stations as a Service is catalyzed by the diverse initiatives and programs by IN-SPACe, iDEX, and global commercial collaborations. It is anticipated that over the next decade, over 200 satellites will be built, launched and operated by the Indian Private Sector for its global customer base.

Dhruva Space as a full-stack Space engineering solutions company has positioned itself to service the needs of its customers by both building ground stations and providing ground stations as a service, in collaboration with the global ecosystem. The ongoing policy reforms are expected to strengthen India’s position in the global Space ecosystem for providing Ground Station Solutions. Dhruva Space is also slated to establish ~ 7.4 m antennas with S, X and Ka Band capabilities, with plans to also explore establishment of larger antennas for supporting Lunar and Deep Space Missions in collaboration with global partners, in India.

Dhruva Space is India’s only Commercial Ground Station Solutions provider in India offering full Hemispherical coverage with high reliability through X/Y Mount Systems. The geographical positioning of this 3.8m S- and X-band antenna in Hyderabad enhances its capability to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in inclined planes, optimising coverage and data downlink opportunities for mission-critical satellite operations.

Infostellar and Dhruva Space’s partnership will also help strengthen India-Japan Space ties, advancing ground station capabilities for global satellite operations. Building on decades of ISRO-JAXA cooperation, this collaboration deepens commercial Space synergy, further expanding bilateral engagement and technology exchange in the Indo-Pacific Space economy. For years now, India and Japan have collaborated on missions like the Chandrayaan series of lunar missions, the Sentinel Asia initiative and the upcoming LUPEX lunar endeavor.

Naomi Kurahara, CEO, Infostellar Inc., commented, “Infostellar is excited to have signed this agreement with Dhruva Space, marking an important milestone in commercial Japan - India Space relationships. I am delighted to be able to make Dhruva Space’s antenna available to global satellite and spacecraft operators through StellarStation, Infostellar’s unique Cloud-based platform. We look forward to expanding our service footprint in India and across the Asia-Pacific Region.”

Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO, Dhruva Space, said, “This collaboration with Infostellar not only further strengthens India-Japan Space cooperation but also enhances Dhruva Space’s vertical integration strategy, allowing us to offer end-to-end satellite solutions, from Space to Ground, for global satellite operators. We look forward to continuing to foster collaborations with the global ecosystem towards the goal of easing access to Space.”

This partnership was officially established in Tokyo, Japan, during the 3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue, jointly organized by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Cabinet Office of Japan.

About InfoStellar

Infostellar, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading provider of Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) solutions, specializing in GSaaS, satellite antenna hosting and dedicated satellite antenna services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Infostellar empowers satellite and spacecraft operators with a global ecosystem and partner network, enabling seamless ground segment support.Infostellar provides flexible and scalable ground station services enabled by our cloud platform, StellarStation, which virtualizes ground station networks.

Infostellar also provides support for the ground segment operations necessary for satellite operations, such as radio license acquisition and frequency coordination operations. By lowering the barriers to entry in the ground segment, Infostellar empowers new space businesses to build better missions and improve the quality of their service. Infostellar also provides:

Hosting: Infostellar owns and operates a teleport in Taiki, Hokkaido, a location strategically chosen for its suitability for spacecraft communications. Our Taiki site boasts high-speed fiber connectivity, dual redundant power supplies with UPS, and secure electronics and data facilities. We are expanding our presence with new sites in Central and Southern Japan.

Dedicated Ground Segment Services: We offer dedicated antenna resources to satellite and ground network operators. This includes hosting customer-owned antennas and providing Infostellar-owned dedicated antennas at our Asia-Pacific hosting locations. We also manage all logistics and related services, including communication infrastructure, maintenance, and local regulatory compliance.

About StellarStation

Infostellar's cloud platform, StellarStation, virtualizes ground station networks, allowing satellite operators to access ground stations from various global service providers through a unified interface.
StellarStation simplifies ground station access. After a one-time setup per mission operators can access any ground station within the Infostellar network.

Visit www.infostellar.net and https://www.infostellar.net/service/StellarStation for more information.

About Dhruva Space

Dhruva Space Private Limited is a full-stack Space Engineering solutions provider based in Hyderabad, India. Dhruva Space offers Satellite/s, along with Earth Station/s and Launch Service/s as an integrated solution or individually as technology solutions to power Space-based applications on Earth and beyond.
Dhruva Space delivers modular and scalable satellite platforms weighing up to 500 kg, alongside high-efficiency Space-grade solar arrays, separation systems for small satellites, and comprehensive launch integration services. Dhruva Space’s Ground Segment solutions encompass Ground Stations and Mission Operations software, ensuring seamless Telemetry, Tracking, & Command (TT&C) capabilities.

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Having built a strong Space heritage, Dhruva Space is currently in the process of setting up a large Spacecraft Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing facility across 6.5 acres with a floor area of 280,000ft. An area of 20,000 ft isdedicated to the development of Space-grade Solar Arrays and 40,000 ft for AIT with parallel bays for Satellites weighing up to 500 kg.

Visit https://www.dhruvaspace.com for more information.