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Digantara Bags $50M for Space Surveillance Tech
16 Dec
Summary
- Digantara secured $50 million in funding to build indigenous space surveillance.
- The spacetech firm aims to expand its presence in the global monitoring market.
- The company operates 'SCOT', a commercial space-surveillance satellite launched in January 2025.
Bengaluru-based spacetech firm Digantara Industries announced it has secured $50 million in a new funding round. The investment will fuel the development of indigenous space surveillance capabilities, aiming to enhance national security and intelligence operations. This funding also supports the company's expansion into the $60 billion global space monitoring and intelligence market.
Founded in 2020, Digantara specializes in homegrown hardware, software, and AI-driven analytics for governmental and defense clients. The company's operations currently span India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and Japan, with strategic plans to extend its reach into Europe by mid-2026.
Digantara is actively addressing the growing global concern over space traffic and debris management. A key asset in this endeavor is its 'SCOT' satellite, a commercial space-surveillance platform launched in January 2025. All hardware for Digantara's systems is designed and manufactured in Bengaluru, emphasizing its commitment to indigenous development.
