GalaxEye to Launch World’s First Multi-Sensor EO Satellite in 2026

In a pioneering move that cements India’s place in the global space race, Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026. This launch marks the start of an ambitious plan to establish a constellation of high-resolution satellites that will transform Earth monitoring, surveillance, and analytics across sectors.

Mission Drishti: A Technological Breakthrough

• Mission Drishti is not only India’s largest privately developed satellite at 160 kg, but also features the country’s highest-resolution imaging sensor.
• What makes this mission globally unique is the integration of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads on a single platform — a first in satellite technology.
• This multi-sensor system enables the satellite to capture high-precision Earth images day or night, in any weather condition, overcoming limitations of traditional satellite observation systems.

Satellite Capabilities and Applications

Mission Drishti provides imagery with a 1.5-meter resolution, enabling detailed geospatial data analysis. Its dual payload technology ensures enhanced coverage and reliability for diverse applications,

• Border and maritime surveillance
• Disaster management and response
• Infrastructure and utilities monitoring
• Agricultural analysis and yield prediction
• Insurance and financial risk assessment
• Urban planning and environmental studies

Each satellite in the planned constellation will be optimized for spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions, making it ideal for both real-time monitoring and historical pattern analysis.

India’s Private Sector Push in Space

• The rise of GalaxEye signals a broader shift in India’s space sector, as private startups now complement traditional agencies like ISRO.
• Mission Drishti, with its state-of-the-art multi-sensor design, reflects the maturity and innovation now emerging from India’s private space ecosystem.
• “With this mission, we are unlocking a new era of actionable data through space exploration,” said Suyash Singh, Co-founder and CEO of GalaxEye.
• The mission “places India firmly on the global space map” and turns space data into intelligence for governments, businesses, and communities.

Static Facts

• Startup Name: GalaxEye
• Mission Name: Mission Drishti
• Satellite Type: Multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite
• Technologies Used: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) + Optical payload
• Resolution: 1.5 meters
• Launch Timeline: Q1 of 2026