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aerospace / news / 2026-05-03 / Free Press Journal

Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California.

GalaxEye's Mission Drishti is the world's first satellite integrating EO and SAR sensors together.

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Mission Drishti is the largest privately-built satellite ever developed in India.
Mission Drishti was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California.
Prime Minister Modi publicly recognized GalaxEye's achievement and highlighted its significance for Indian innovation.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a testament to the youth's passion for innovation and nation-building. Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California. "Mission Drishti by GalaxEye marks a major achievement in our space journey. The successful launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately-built satellite in India is a testament to our youth's passion for innovation and nation-building," Modi said in a post on X. Also Watch: The prime minister also congratulated the founders and the entire GalaxEye team, extending his best wishes. 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.

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