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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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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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