Bengaluru’s GalaxEye to launch world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation Satellite in 2026

Bengaluru-based space technology startup GalaxEye has announced plans to launch its first satellite, Mission Drishti, in the first quarter of 2026. This satellite will be the world’s first multi-sensor Earth observation platform, marking the beginning of GalaxEye’s ambitious satellite constellation programme. The initiative is designed to offer near real-time Earth imagery for various sectors including defense, disaster management, agriculture, utilities, and finance.

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Captures images with 1.5-meter precision from a height of 500 km

Weighing 160 kg, Mission Drishti will be India’s largest privately built satellite, equipped with the nation’s highest-resolution commercial imaging system. Using GalaxEye's proprietary SyncFused Opto-SAR technology, the satellite combines synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with optical sensors to provide day-and-night, all-weather imagery. The system is set to offer unprecedented spatial resolution, capturing images with 1.5-meter precision from a height of 500 km.

By 2029, the company plans to deploy between 8 and 12 satellites in its constellation, providing continuous, high-frequency data with rapid revisit times. Mission Drishti has already passed rigorous structural testing at the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, ensuring its durability in space.

Founded in 2021, GalaxEye is backed by prominent investors, including Infosys, Mela Ventures, and MountTech Growth Fund Kavachh. The company is poised to revolutionize geospatial intelligence with its advanced satellite technology.