GalaxEye to launch world’s first multi-sensor earth observation satellite in 2026

GalaxEye’s 160-kg Mission Drishti, India’s largest privately built satellite, will offer 1.5-metre resolution and marks the start of an 8–10 satellite constellation delivering all-weather, day-night geospatial imagery over the next four years

Bengaluru-based space-tech start-up GalaxEye has announced the upcoming launch of ‘Mission Drishti’, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellite, slated for the first quarter of 2026. The breakthrough mission marks a major milestone for India’s private space sector, as the company sets its sights on building a constellation of 8 to 10 such satellites over the next four years.

India’s largest privately built satellite

Mission Drishti, weighing 160 kg, is the largest privately built satellite in India and will offer 1.5-metre resolution — the highest among Indian-made satellites so far. Equipped with both Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical payloads, the satellite is designed to deliver precise geospatial imagery under all weather conditions, day or night.

"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 even financial and insurance analytics.

The satellite has been tested rigorously to endure extreme environmental conditions, ensuring reliability in space. According to the company, each satellite in the planned constellation will be optimized for spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions, enabling high-precision imaging for governments, defence agencies, and industries.

Strong industry interest

With global interest growing in advanced satellite imaging, GalaxEye reports early interest from defence and security agencies, agricultural firms, and utility providers.

“This mission puts India on the global space-tech map,” Singh added. “As geopolitical events demand sharper intelligence, our satellite system — enhanced with AI — is designed to deliver next-generation imagery that drives smarter, faster decisions.”

GalaxEye’s entry into the Earth observation domain underscores India’s growing capabilities in private space innovation, opening new frontiers for geospatial intelligence worldwide.