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Economic Times5/3/2026TechIndia

GalaxEye Successfully Launches Mission Drishti, World's First OptoSAR Satellite

Bengaluru-based startup marks milestone in Indian private space sector with all-weather, day-and-night earth observation capabilities

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GalaxEye has successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world's first satellite combining optical and SAR sensors on a single platform.
The 190-kg satellite enables all-weather imaging and marks a significant advancement for India's private space sector.

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GalaxEye has successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world's first satellite combining optical and SAR sensors on a single platform. The 190-kg satellite enables all-weather imaging and marks a significant advancement for India's private space sector.

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