GalaxEye to Launch World’s First Multi-Sensor Earth Observation Satellite in 2026
- ByStartupStory | October 16, 2025
Bengaluru-based space-tech startup GalaxEye is set to launch ‘Mission Drishti’ in the first quarter of 2026, marking the debut of the world’s first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellite. This mission signifies a major milestone for India’s private space sector and aims to revolutionize geospatial intelligence by integrating multiple sensing technologies into a single platform.
Mission Drishti: A Technological Breakthrough
Weighing 160 kg, Mission Drishti is India’s largest privately built satellite and boasts the highest-resolution imaging capability developed domestically. The satellite will carry both Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads, enabling continuous Earth observation under all weather conditions and at any time of day or night. This dual-sensor approach allows for comprehensive data collection, providing unprecedented geospatial intelligence for various applications.
“With Mission Drishti, we are unlocking a new era of actionable data through space exploration,” said Suyash Singh, Co-founder and CEO of GalaxEye. “For the first time globally, a satellite will combine multiple sensing technologies on a single platform, enabling Earth observation that was previously not possible.”
Real-Time Insights Across Sectors
GalaxEye aims to revolutionize decision-making across critical sectors by offering real-time environmental and structural insights. The satellite’s data will support diverse applications, including border surveillance, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture assessment, and financial and insurance analytics. Each satellite in the planned constellation will be optimized for spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions, enabling high-precision imaging for governments, defense agencies, and industries.
Strong Industry Interest
With global interest growing in advanced satellite imaging, GalaxEye reports early interest from defense and security agencies, agricultural firms, and utility providers. The company’s innovative approach positions India prominently on the global space map, translating space technology into actionable intelligence for businesses, governments, and communities.
Looking Ahead
The launch of Mission Drishti marks the beginning of GalaxEye’s satellite constellation program, comprising 8 to 12 satellites to be launched successively until 2029. This initiative aims to achieve near real-time Earth observation for global applications, further solidifying India’s growing capabilities in private space innovation and opening new frontiers for geospatial intelligence worldwide.
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