Partnership · Government, Defense & Space
GalaxEye partners with impulso.space to accelerate launch of Mission Drishti satellite
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- Date
- Company
- GalaxEye
- What it does
- spacetech satellite imaging
- Kind
- Partnership
- Stage
- Series A
- Based in
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2021
What they do
GalaxEye is an Indian spacetech startup building the world’s first multi-sensor satellite for high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation
What happened
It has partnered with impulso.space, a Florida-based launch services provider, to accelerate the launch of its flagship satellite, Mission Drishti
Why it matters
The partnership will provide GalaxEye with end-to-end launch services, including payload processing, integration, and secure storage, to streamline its path…
The details
- GalaxEye, an Indian spacetech startup, has partnered with impulso.space, a Florida-based launch services provider, to accelerate the launch of its flagship satellite, Mission Drishti.
- The collaboration will provide GalaxEye with end-to-end launch services, including payload processing, integration, secure storage, and in-house launch campaigns.
- Mission Drishti is the world’s first multi-sensor satellite combining synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and multispectral imaging (MSI) on a single platform.
- This satellite will provide high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation data, enabling applications in agriculture, defense, and disaster management.
- The partnership aims to enhance GalaxEye’s operational capabilities and expand its reach into new markets globally.
The bigger picture
- GalaxEye’s partnership with impulso.space is significant as it provides the startup with access to advanced launch services, which are critical for deploying its satellite into orbit.
- The collaboration supports GalaxEye’s growth strategy by enabling it to deliver high-resolution, all-weather imaging solutions to a broader international client base.
- Mission Drishti represents a major technological advancement in satellite imaging, combining SAR and MSI on a single platform.
About the business
- GalaxEye is building the world’s first multi-sensor satellite, Mission Drishti, which combines synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and multispectral imaging (MSI) on a single platform.
- The satellite is designed to provide high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation data, enabling applications in agriculture, defense, and disaster management.
- Mission Drishti will deliver fused data with a resolution of 1.8 meters, offering three times more information than a standalone sensor.
- The satellite is expected to launch in Q1 2026 and will be India’s largest privately built satellite.
- GalaxEye aims to make high-resolution, all-weather Earth observation more accessible globally.
What happens next
- GalaxEye plans to launch Mission Drishti in Q1 2026.
- The satellite will be India’s largest privately built satellite, delivering the highest-resolution imagery from any private player in the country.
The deal
- Type
- partnership
Investors
- Infosys Mela Ventures (investor) — A venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups.
- Speciale Invest (investor) — An investment firm supporting innovative startups in the technology sector.
- iDeaForge (investor) — A venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology startups.
Founders
- Suyash Singh, Co-founder & CEO
- Pietro Guerrieri, CEO of impulso.space
About GalaxEye
- 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
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