India’s GalaxEye Set to Launch Pioneering Multi-Sensor EO Satellite in 2026

GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup, is scheduled to roll out in the first quarter of 2026, with Mission Drishti, the first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite in the world. It will have a weight of 160 kg and will be the biggest privately constructed satellite in India, and the most remarkable resolution satellite made in India. Mission Drishti, equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads, will provide governments, defense agencies, and industries with a full range of options to analyze and study geospatial imagery 24/7 and in all weather conditions. This is the first step in GalaxEye having a four-year plan to set up a constellation of 8-10 satellites to ensure that, in the coming few years, real-time observation of the Earth can be realized to be used at the global scale.

India’s Private Space Sector Drives Next-Generation Aerospace Innovation

• The Indian space industry is booming at a very fast rate due to the presence of innovation, investments, and favourable government policies.

• GalaxEye is a space-tech startup based in Bengaluru, which was established in 2021 by alumni of IIT Madras.

• The company has experimental programs on Earth observation and satellite technology, which are spearheaded by CEO Suyash Singh.

• GalaxEye is working on the first multi-sensor EO satellite in the world, named Mission Drishti, which will be launched at the start of 2026.

• The satellite uses Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads to provide all-weather, detailed imagery.

• Its uses are in defense, agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.

• The venture is an indication of the increased role of the Indian private sector in space to promote the world space economy.

• The aerospace and satellite technology has been opened to more players by the policy reforms.

• The Indian private sector has become a major source in terms of next-generation aerospace innovation.

• Government and startup cooperation is increasing the rate of technological innovations and commercial uses of space.

Conclusion

Innovation, entrepreneurship, and friendly policies have seen the private space industry of India rapidly grow to become a global force. GalaxyEye is a start-up with visionary leadership that is leading in the next generation satellite technologies, and a case example of a satellite is the multi-sensor EO satellite. This is a wave that ensures that India continues to be a powerhouse in terms of technology and a shogun in the area of sustainable and advanced space exploration and commercial practices.