| Formerly | Exseed Space |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Aerospace industry |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Mahesh Murthy [1] Asshar Farhan |
| Headquarters | , India |
Key people | Mahesh Murthy (director) Asshar Farhan (director) |
| Services | Satellite imagery, data gathering, communication |
| Website | satellize |
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