Bengaluru and Berlin: The Karman Project, an esteemed global foundation dedicated to advancing peace and cooperation in outer space, has announced that its flagship annual gathering, Karman Week 2025, will be hosted in Bengaluru, India. This prestigious event, scheduled for October, will bring together 15 of the most influential international figures in space, including astronauts, space agency heads, and industry executives, for a week-long immersive dialogue focused on strategic collaboration, innovation showcases, and cultural exchange.
Hosted by SatSure, a cutting-edge Earth Intelligence company headquartered in India, Karman Week 2025 marks a landmark moment for India’s rapidly expanding space ecosystem. This invitation-only event is known for fostering trust and international partnerships among the world’s foremost responsible space actors.
A Gathering of Global Space Leaders
The 2025 delegation represents a diverse and impressive array of space organizations from around the globe, including Axiom Space, Airbus, the Saudi Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, Kenya Space Agency, and many others. These leaders will convene in Bengaluru to exchange ideas, explore technological frontiers, and forge collaborations aimed at the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space.
Hannah Ashford, Managing Director of The Karman Project, emphasized the significance of holding this event in India, “India is not only a leader in space exploration but also a pioneer in applying space technologies to tackle pressing real-world challenges—from agriculture to climate resilience and disaster response. Hosting Karman Week in Bengaluru allows us to engage with India’s dynamic mission-driven space ecosystem and connect global leaders to innovations emerging here.”
SatSure and The Karman Project: A Synergistic Partnership
SatSure’s CEO and Founder, Prateep Basu — himself a Karman Fellow since 2020 — will play a key role in hosting the event. Basu’s journey with the Karman Project began with his launch of the SatSure Sparta platform, aimed at democratizing Earth observation data to empower smallholder farmers in India through financial inclusion and data-driven insights.
“Our partnership with The Karman Project reflects a shared vision for accelerating cross-sectoral action in space and sustainability,” Basu said. “As a Karman Fellow, I’ve witnessed the power of international collaboration firsthand. Karman Week 2025 is an exceptional opportunity to showcase India’s innovations in space data and artificial intelligence that are conquering global challenges in agriculture, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.”
Why Bangalore? India’s Space Hub on the Global Stage
Bengaluru serves as India’s technological and scientific nerve center, home to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), numerous startups, and a vibrant venture capital ecosystem focused on space technologies. The city’s role as India’s space capital makes it the ideal venue for Karman Week’s convening of thought leaders and practitioners.
This year’s program will spotlight India’s leadership in public-private partnerships and climate-focused space applications, alongside exclusive engagements with India’s space sector. Participants will experience a carefully curated itinerary that includes cultural events and a leadership retreat immersed in the natural environs of Karnataka. These experiences are designed to deepen relationships among the global space community and catalyze collaborative projects across borders.
India’s Monumental Year in Space
Karman Week 2025 arrives at an extraordinary time for Indian space endeavors. In 2025 alone, the country has celebrated the 100th launch event from its primary spaceport, hosted the landmark Global Conference on Space Exploration in New Delhi, executed a rare satellite docking maneuver (a feat achieved by only three other nations), and witnessed ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s pioneering mission as the first Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
The Karman-SatSure collaboration signals a bold new chapter for India’s private space sector, extending ISRO’s legacy of peaceful space exploration and emphasizing India’s commitment to fostering international cooperation in space science, security, and sustainable development.
The Karman Project is a Berlin-based non-profit foundation focused on promoting peace, security, and cooperation in outer space through multi-sector collaboration. Its unique convening capabilities unite decision-makers from government and industry worldwide to foster sustainable scientific, educational, and security initiatives. Since its inception, its network of entrepreneurs, astronauts, space executives, researchers, and artists from over 70 countries has launched projects benefiting over five million people globally. For more information, visit www.karmanproject.org.
SatSure, an Indian Earth Observation data analytics and infrastructure firm, delivers end-to-end intelligence solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across industries. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, KaleidEO, SatSure develops high-resolution, multispectral Earth observation payloads with embedded edge computing capabilities. Their integrated platforms support emerging nations worldwide in leveraging Earth observation data for financial inclusion, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Learn more at www.satsure.co.
Karman Week 2025 is an invitation-only, closed event. Further program details will be announced closer to the event date. .
