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GalaxEye wins US patent for satellite imaging technology

By Startup Enthusiast · 8 September 2026

What they do

GalaxEye builds next-generation Earth observation satellites that combine optical and radar imaging for all-weather intelligence

The company secured a United States patent for its core architecture aligning optical and microwave sensors

The startup plans to launch a 30-satellite constellation by 2030 and has raised a $10 million bridge round

Indian space technology startup GalaxEye has been granted a patent in the United States for the core technology behind its OptoSAR imaging capabilities.
The US patent covers the architecture and system used to align and synchronise optical and microwave sensors for simultaneous, spatially and temporally matched data acquisition.
GalaxEye is the first Indian startup to receive a US patent for satellite imaging technology, with the same invention already patented in India.
Founder and CEO Suyash Singh stated that the patent validates the company's ability to invent world-class deep-tech capabilities in India.
The company recently launched its first satellite, Mission Drishti, which is the world's first OptoSAR imaging satellite and India's largest privately built Earth observation satellite at approximately 190 kg.
GalaxEye aims to build a 30-satellite constellation by 2030 and manufacture up to 20 satellites a year in the 300-kg class.
The startup recently raised a $10 million bridge round and plans to return to the market for fresh capital to fund its constellation expansion.

The global commercial satellite imaging market was valued at $6.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $20.15 billion by 2033.
Demand for satellite-based intelligence is growing across security, agriculture, insurance, and disaster-response applications.

GalaxEye develops Earth observation satellites that combine synthetic aperture radar and multispectral imaging on a single platform.
Its flagship satellite, Mission Drishti, provides all-weather, day-and-night imaging capabilities to eliminate weather-related observation gaps.
The company serves domestic and international customers across defence, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and maritime intelligence.
It operates with a team of around 150 employees and plans to scale to about 350 employees over the next two to three years.
The firm generates revenue by selling satellite imagery and data, while collaborating with global channel partners and application developers.

Product: OptoSAR satellites combining optical and synthetic aperture radar for all-weather day-and-night Earth observation capabilities
Customers: Government agencies, defense establishments, agriculture, insurance and disaster response sectors globally
How it makes money: B2G and B2B model providing satellite Earth observation data and services
What sets it apart: Proprietary OptoSAR technology enabling weather-agnostic imaging with 66% indigenization and reduced global supply chain dependence
Operations: Vertically integrated satellite design and manufacturing through acquisition of StarOps with in-house engineering capabilities