US and Iran tensions raise demand for Indian satellite imagery
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With the US and Iran at odds, Indian space startups are suddenly in high demand for their satellite surveillance data.
This global tension is opening big doors for companies like Pixxel and GalaxEye, as more countries look for sharp imagery from space, a market that could be worth billions.
Pixxel Neo space deal, US rules
Pixxel just landed a major contract with Saudi-backed Neo Space Group to supply satellite images to Saudi government agencies as required.
Digantara is talking with other West Asian countries, and GalaxEye plans to launch its own surveillance satellite soon.
But there's a catch: strict US rules on selling geospatial data could slow their global growth, especially during conflicts.
Still, these startups seem ready to ride the wave of rising demand.