India's space sector is advancing with GalaxEye's "Mission Drishti" launch.

Synopsis India's space sector is advancing with GalaxEye's "Mission Drishti" launch. This mission features the world's first OptoSAR satellite, integrating electro-optical and radar sensors. The satellite will provide reliable data for defense, agriculture, and disaster management. GalaxEye plans a constellation of ten satellites by 2030, enhancing India's earth observation capabilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed space startup GalaxEye’s “Mission Drishti” as a major milestone in India’s space journey, as the company successfully launched its satellite aboard Falcon 9 from California. Modi said the mission, which features the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, reflects the growing role of innovation and private enterprise in India’s space sector, congratulating the startup’s founders and team. Mission Drishti integrates electro-optical (EO) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors into a single platform — a global first. While EO sensors capture high-resolution images in daylight and clear skies, SAR enables imaging in all weather conditions and at any time using radar pulses. “With the satellite now successfully in orbit, our immediate focus is on completing its commissioning,” said Suyash Singh, founder and CEO of GalaxEye, adding that the company is already witnessing strong global interest in the unique datasets generated by the OptoSAR payload. The satellite is designed to overcome limitations of conventional earth observation systems, enabling more reliable and consistent data acquisition across diverse environmental conditions. Live Events As a dual-use platform, Mission Drishti will support applications across defence, agriculture, disaster management, maritime monitoring and infrastructure planning. The mission is also expected to complement India’s broader earth observation capabilities under the Indian Space Research Organisation. GalaxEye plans to scale up Mission Drishti into a constellation of 10 satellites by 2030, aiming to build a robust and sovereign earth observation network with global reach. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Natural diamonds lose sheen globally, in India they’re still ‘forever’ When flight costs more than cure: Air ambulance becomes an Iran war casualty SpiceJet desperately hunts for lifeline, starts job cuts 98 million SIP accounts power Indian equities. What if they stop? Locker to exchange: How India can become a global gold hub 1 2 3

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