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Dhruva Space orders 14 thrusters from Exotrail

By Startup Enthusiast · 24 February 2026

What they do

Dhruva Space builds satellite buses, launch systems and ground segments for civil and defence clients

It signed a contract with French firm Exotrail for 14 Spaceware electric propulsion thrusters

The deal was announced during the India-France Year of Innovation, highlighting space cooperation

Dhruva Space signed a contract with Exotrail for 14 Spaceware thrusters.
The announcement was made on 17 January 2026 during the inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation.
Spaceware is a family of Hall-Effect electric propulsion thrusters with flight heritage.
The Spaceware Micro is a 150W system delivering over 7mN thrust.
Spaceware has logged over 600 hours of firing in orbit and over 2000 cycles.
It has been proven on Exotrail's Spacevan servicing satellites.
Exotrail increased its manufacturing capacity in 2025.
Globally, Spaceware has over 150 units in backlog.

The contract strengthens commercial ties between Indian and French space companies.
It comes as India opens its space sector to private players and international partnerships.
Electric propulsion is key for satellite manoeuvring and deorbiting, reducing space debris.

Dhruva Space provides mission delivery infrastructure including satellite buses, launch integration, deployers and ground segments.
It designs and deploys bespoke modular micro and mini satellites for civil, defence and international commercial customers.
Exotrail, based in Paris, supplies the Spaceware thruster family.

Product: Full-stack space engineering across spacecraft engineering, launch integration, ground station infrastructure, and space applications.
Customers: Satellite and space-sector customers, including commercial and institutional buyers.
How it makes money: Earns revenue from space hardware, systems integration, and related services.
What sets it apart: Offers end-to-end space capabilities across the full value chain.
Operations: Designs, integrates, and supplies satellite systems and related infrastructure from Hyderabad.