Pixxel search for satellite factory sparks competition among 3 states
Pixxel, a rising space-tech startup, is looking for a spot to build its satellite factory, and Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka are all trying to win it over.
The competition picked up after co-founder Kshitij Khandelwal shared that getting land near Bengaluru has been tough, even though the city offers top talent and ISRO connections.
States pitch locations to Pixxel
Andhra Pradesh's IT minister invited Pixxel to Anantapur, highlighting ready aerospace parks and industrial zones.
Tamil Nadu's guidance agency suggested Hosur as a strong alternative with solid manufacturing roots.
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said his office would get in touch with the company.
The whole situation has sparked conversations online about how tricky land deals can be for hardware startups in India, and just how eager these states are to attract new space ventures.