
Suhora Technologies, Orbital Sidekick to deliver hyperspectral satellite data in India


Suhora Technologies, an Indian space data analytics company, has entered into a partnership with US-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK) to provide hyperspectral satellite data services in India. The agreement enables Suhora to offer wide-spectrum hyperspectral data (VNIR-SWIR) from commercial satellites, expanding the availability of advanced satellite imagery in the Indian market.
Suhora will incorporate OSK’s hyperspectral data into its SPADE platform, a subscription-based software tool that currently supports synthetic aperture radar (SAR), optical, and thermal satellite imagery. With the integration of hyperspectral data, SPADE users will be able to access enhanced capabilities for detecting and classifying materials. These features are relevant to applications such as mineral identification, rare earth mapping, environmental monitoring, methane detection, oil spill assessment, and other geospatial analysis tasks.

Orbital Sidekick’s GHOSt satellite constellation captures hyperspectral imagery across 472 spectral bands at a spatial resolution of 8.3 meters. The constellation provides broad coverage and regular revisit intervals, offering more frequent and higher-resolution data than publicly available sources like EnMAP, PRISMA, or EMIT. This allows for improved monitoring and analysis of surface-level features and environmental changes.
The partnership aims to support organisations in India that require detailed satellite data for operational, scientific, and strategic purposes. By incorporating hyperspectral imagery into its services, Suhora is adding another layer of analytical capability for users in sectors including mining, energy, environment, and infrastructure.
Commenting on the partnership, Krishanu Acharya, CEO and Co-Founder of Suhora Technologies said, “As the adoption of satellite data analytics continues to grow across industries worldwide, there is a rising demand from enterprises and government agencies for high-quality hyperspectral satellite imagery. The strategic applications enabled by this collaboration stand to benefit users globally, including India, by supporting smarter, data-driven decision-making and enhancing geospatial capabilities.”
