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GalaxEye Space is a company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, founded in 2020. GalaxEye Space develops India first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite combining SAR and optical imaging for all-weather day-night surveillance.
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GalaxEye Space develops India first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite combining SAR and optical imaging for all-weather day-night surveillance.
Drishti carries a high-resolution SAR (VV polarization) and a multispectral imager (7 bands, 3.6 m native) on the same platform. Fusing SAR + optical yields 1.8 m effective resolution and all-weather, day-night imagery. Launched May 3, 2026, Mission Drishti provides 24/7 intelligence for defense, agriculture, infrastructure and disaster response. In Feb 2026 GalaxEye and NSIL agreed to sell Drishti's data via NSIL, expanding India's commercial EO services.
Key Products & Technologies
Mission Drishti
World's first OptoSAR smallsat — SAR + optical sensor fusion; launched May 3, 2026
SAR Payload
VV-polarization SAR with spotlight (0.9 m res) and stripmap (3.6 m res) modes; 10–30 km swath
Multispectral Imager
7-band visible-to-SWIR imager (3.6 m native GSD) fused with SAR for 1.8 m effective resolution
NSIL Data Distribution
Commercial EO data sold globally through NSIL partnership (Feb 2026)
Core Capabilities
- World's first fused SAR + optical Earth observation from a single smallsat platform
- All-weather, day-and-night persistent surveillance capability
- 1.8 m effective image resolution through sensor fusion
- Applications: defense intelligence, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, disaster response
- Commercially distributed globally via NSIL
Key Milestones
Mission Drishti launched (May 3, 2026) — world's first OptoSAR smallsat in orbit
NSIL commercial data distribution agreement signed (Feb 2026)
GalaxEye completed SAR and optical sensor integration on single CubeSat bus; Series A raised
Market Position
Market Focus
Defense and intelligence, precision agriculture, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring using fused SAR-optical EO data.
Competitive Edge
Only satellite globally to fuse SAR and optical sensors on the same bus, enabling all-weather, day-night persistent surveillance without operating two separate satellites.
Upcoming Launches
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View LaunchesGalaxEye Space: key facts
| Type | Company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | galaxeye.space |
Frequently asked questions
What is GalaxEye Space?
GalaxEye Space is a company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, founded in 2020. GalaxEye Space develops India first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite combining SAR and optical imaging for all-weather day-night surveillance.
Where is GalaxEye Space headquartered?
GalaxEye Space is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
When was GalaxEye Space founded?
GalaxEye Space was founded in 2020.