GalaxEye Wins First US Patent by an Indian Startup in Satellite Imaging
Why in the news
A Bengaluru space-tech startup became the first Indian startup to obtain a US patent for satellite imaging technology.
Key facts
- Company: GalaxEye, based in Bengaluru, founded in 2021.
- Patented technology: OptoSAR.
- OptoSAR pairs optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors so that they image in a coordinated way.
Uses of the technology
- Agriculture and insurance.
- National security and maritime intelligence.
- Infrastructure and disaster management.
Exam angle
- Technology name: OptoSAR (optical plus SAR).
- Patent granted by the United States; GalaxEye is the first Indian startup to achieve this in satellite imaging.
- Startup origin: Bengaluru, 2021.