The-US Iran war opens a rare sweet spot for India’s space startups

On March 18, Bengaluru-based Google-backed satellite imaging startup Pixxel signed a deal with Neo Space Group (NSG), a commercial enterprise backed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, to provide high-resolution Earth observation images and data. In the joint statement of the companies, it was stated that within the scope of the agreement, NSG will provide Pixxel’s data to Saudi government institutions when necessary.