GalaxEye launches Mission Drishti, world's first OptoSAR satellite integrating EO and SAR sensors
Mission Drishti, developed by Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye, has been successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, California. Weighing 190 kilograms, it is India's largest privately developed earth observation satellite. This satellite is notable for being the first globally to integrate Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors into a single operational platform. This integration provides all-weather, day-and-night imaging capabilities, addressing limitations of conventional systems and enabling more reliable data acquisition across diverse environmental conditions.
Key Points
- Mission Drishti, developed by GalaxEye, is the world's first OptoSAR satellite.
- It was launched successfully aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, California.
- Weighing 190 kilograms, it is India's largest privately developed earth observation satellite.
- The satellite integrates Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors into a single platform.
- This integration enables all-weather, day-and-night imaging, providing reliable data acquisition in diverse environmental conditions.
Exam Facts
- Satellite name: Mission Drishti.
- Developer: GalaxEye (Bengaluru-based space start-up).
- Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9.
- Launch location: Vandenberg, California.
- Weight: 190 kilograms.
- Sensor types: Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
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