# Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- GalaxEye's Mission Drishti is the world's first satellite to integrate EO and SAR sensors together.
- The OptoSAR payload enables unique, differentiated datasets garnering strong global interest post-launch.
- Mission Drishti's dual-use capabilities will serve defense, agriculture, disaster management, and maritime monitoring.
- GalaxEye plans to scale to a 10-satellite OptoSAR constellation by 2030 for sovereign Earth observation.

**Companies:** SpaceX, GalaxEye
**Countries:** India, United States

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