Dhruva Space's Milestone with Thybolt Satellites
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Success | Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2 completed 15,000 orbits and successfully deorbited. |
| Launch Details | Launched on ISRO's PSLV C54 in November 2022. |
| Payload | Store-and-Forward payload for receiving messages from sensor nodes/ground stations. |
| Satellite Platforms | P-DoT platform (1-24 kg); also developed P30 (1-30 kg) and P90 (up to 300 kg). |
| Manufacturing | Satellites built entirely in Hyderabad with the help of 20 MSMEs. |
| Future Missions | LEAP-1 mission scheduled for later this year using P-30 nanosatellite platform. |
| Company Background | Founded by Sanjay Nekkanti, Krishna Teja Penamakuru, Abhay Egoor, and Chaitanya Dora Supureddy. |
| Funding | Raised $9.3 million (Rs 78 crore) in April, totaling $14 million (Rs 123 crore) in Series A funding. |
| Expansion Plans | Funds will support a new 280,000 sq-ft satellite manufacturing facility in Hyderabad and product improvements. |
| Industry Growth | Supported by government policies; India's space economy estimated to reach $44 billion by 2023. |