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GalaxEye Mission Drishti: India’s Largest Private EO Satellite

14 October 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYGalaxEye MissionDrishti: India’sLargest Private EOSatellite14 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An Indian space-tech startup announced a satellite launch that stands out for its size, its sensors and its resolution among privately built Indian craft.

Key facts

  • Company: GalaxEye, an Indian space-tech startup.
  • Mission: Mission Drishti, planned for Q1 2026.
  • Claims: world’s first multi-sensor EO satellite; 160 kg; India’s largest privately built satellite.
  • Also the highest-resolution EO satellite built within India.

Significance

  • A big step for India’s private space industry.
  • Supports agriculture, disaster management, climate monitoring and resource mapping.
  • Shows the growing private role in space technology alongside ISRO.

Exam angle

  • Startup behind it: GalaxEye.
  • Weight: 160 kg.
  • Type: Earth observation (EO) satellite with multiple sensors.
  • Planned launch window: Q1 2026.

Test yourself

1. What is the name of GalaxEye's multi-sensor Earth observation satellite mission?

The notes call it Mission Drishti.

2. What does the GalaxEye satellite weigh, making it India's largest privately built satellite?

The satellite weighs 160 kg.

3. When is GalaxEye's Mission Drishti planned for launch?

The notes mention Q1 2026.

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