GalaxEye Launches Mission Drishti, India’s Largest Privately Developed Earth Observation Satellite
The 190-kilogram satellite combines electro-optical and radar imaging to deliver all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation, GalaxEye said.
- On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world's first OptoSAR satellite, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, California.
- Weighing around 190 kilograms, the satellite uniquely combines Electro-Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar sensors, enabling imaging in all weather conditions, both day and night.
- Founded by Indian Institute of Technology Madras engineers, GalaxEye designed the system to complement India's 29 active Earth Observation satellites outlined in recent ISRO initiatives.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the launch as a testament to youth innovation and nation-building. "Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the founders," he added.
- GalaxEye plans to launch 8-10 satellites by 2029, with the company asserting its technology is "reliable, predictable, and ready to power the next generation of applications.
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'Testament to youth Innovation': PM Modi applauds launching of world's first OptoSAR satellite Mission Drishti
Mission Drishti is the world's first OptoSAR satellite, integrating electro-optical (EO) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors into a single operational platform, according to the company.
Indian startup's 'Drishti' satellite launched aboard SpaceX rocket
New Delhi: GalaxEye, India’s largest privately developed Earth observation satellite, on Sunday, May 3, launched the ‘Mission Drishti’ satellite aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from California, thus marking the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. “Weighing just 190 kilogram, it is the first satellite globally to integrate Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors into a single operational platform, enabling all-weather, day-an…
Indian startup’s ‘Drishti’ satellite launched aboard SpaceX rocket - The Tribune
The satellite will help address long-standing limitations of conventional systems, enable more reliable and consistent data acquisition across diverse environmental conditions.
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