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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Spacetech startup GalaxEye announces plans to build second satellite with 0.5m resolution
Bengaluru, 20th June, 2025 — GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup pioneering Syncfusion SAR-Optical imaging satellite technology, has announced the development of its second satellite amid growing global demand for sharper and faster geospatial insights. Engineered to deliver near 0.5 metre resolution, the satellite will ensure elevation in detail and quality of insights for the defence use cases among other critical sectors. The announcement follows closely on the heels of GalaxEye's upcoming first satellite, Mission Drishti, which is scheduled for launch later this year. Drishti offers a resolution of 1.25 metres and serves as a key milestone in demonstrating the company's proprietary technology stack, including a proven sensor system and Data Processing pipeline tested over 500 drone flights and spaceflight missions such as the POEM payload. GalaxEye's second satellite will not only deliver improved spatial resolution but also reduce revisit time to under three days, significantly enhancing the responsiveness and utility of its constellation. Notably, the world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now also be fully built in-house—highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities. To support this expansion, the company also plans to scale its facilities in the near future. 'Building on the experience from our first satellite—set to launch later this year—and the evolving needs of our defence customers, we're thrilled to take the next big step in scaling our constellation and deepening our mission impact,' said Suyash Singh, Founder & CEO of GalaxEye. 'What excites us most is that this second satellite will be entirely built in-house. Our sensor stack has already been tested on over 500 aerial test flights, backed by a proprietary signal processing toolchain, the success of the POEM payload, the Drishti (1.25m) launch, and purpose-built software to extract actionable insights. As we move forward, we're committed to greater vertical integration—working closely with resilient partners across the satellite supply chain. The world today demands faster, sharper, and more persistent eyes in the sky. With enhanced resolution and performance, our second satellite marks a significant leap in unlocking richer, more detailed analytical intelligence.' GalaxEye extends its gratitude towards ISRO, IN-SPACe and NAL for their guidance and support. Their commitment to nurturing India's space-tech ecosystem has been vital in our journey to push boundaries in Earth observation innovation. At a time when geopolitical conflicts and cross-border threats are escalating, nations are actively seeking sharper, more reliable satellite data to safeguard national interests. The second satellite, designed with mission-critical applications in mind, offers real-time, all-weather capabilities and will also serve adjacent sectors like disaster response, urban security, maritime awareness and risk intelligence. 'As early backers of GalaxEye, it's incredibly rewarding to see them announce their second satellite. The dual-use potential of their technology — spanning defence, national security, and commercial sectors — is truly exciting. GalaxEye's bold vision to bring reliability and Service Level Agreements to satellite imagery – all time all weather imagery – is a game-changer. We've believed in their mission from the start, and with the technology now de-risked, it's time to scale.' said Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest. With the launch targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, the company is currently undergoing mission concept and preliminary design reviews, and is strategically positioning to expand into high-priority international defence markets including the United States, West Asia and Europe.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Infosys-backed GalaxEye plans new satellite to meet global demand for geospatial data
ETtech (L-R) Rakshit Bhatt, Suyash Singh, Denil Chawda, Kishan Thakkar, Pranit Mehta, cofounders, GalaxEye Infosys-backed space tech startup GalaxEye said it will develop another imaging satellite given the growing demand for geospatial data globally for agriculture, mining, and defence. The new satellite will have a near 0.5 metre resolution for quality insights needed in critical sectors. The Bengaluru-based startup said its first satellite, Mission Drishti, scheduled for launch later this year from SpaceX, has a resolution of 1.25 both the satellites, GalaxEye will be using its proprietary technology by combining synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical multi-spectral imaging (MSI), aiming to provide all-weather information. The startup said the second satellite will not only deliver improved spatial resolution but also reduce revisit time to under three days, improving the responsiveness and utility of its constellation.'The world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now also be fully built in-house, highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities,' the startup said in a statement, adding that it will also expand its current manufacturing capabilities. IIT-Madras alumnus and CEO of the startup, Suyash Singh, said the two satellites will give a big boost to data collection and the evolving needs of defence customers. 'Our sensor stack has already been tested on over 500 aerial test flights, backed by a proprietary signal processing toolchain, the success of the POEM payload, the Drishti (1.25 m) launch, and purpose-built software to extract actionable insights,' the CEO said. Singh added that the startup will also focus on vertical integration as the clients demand more persistent eyes in the sky, expecting detailed analytics data. 'GalaxEye's vision to bring reliability and Service Level Agreements to satellite imagery—all-time, all-weather imagery—is a game changer. We've believed in their mission from the start, and with the technology now de-risked, it's time to scale,' said Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, an early investor in the startup. To date, the startup has raised $22.09 million over six rounds, with Infosys owning a minority stake worth $17 crore. The firm is currently undergoing mission concept and preliminary design reviews and is strategically positioning itself to expand into high-priority international defence markets, including the United States, West Asia, and Europe.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Infosys-backed GalaxEye plans new satellite to meet global demand for geospatial data
Infosys-backed space tech startup GalaxEye said it will develop another imaging satellite given the growing demand for geospatial data globally for agriculture, mining, and defence. The new satellite will have a near 0.5 metre resolution for quality insights needed in critical sectors. The Bengaluru-based startup said its first satellite, Mission Drishti, scheduled for launch later this year from SpaceX, has a resolution of 1.25 metres. For both the satellites, GalaxEye will be using its proprietary technology by combining synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical multi-spectral imaging (MSI), aiming to provide all-weather information. The startup said the second satellite will not only deliver improved spatial resolution but also reduce revisit time to under three days, improving the responsiveness and utility of its constellation. 'The world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now also be fully built in-house, highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities,' the startup said in a statement, adding that it will also expand its current manufacturing capabilities. IIT-Madras alumnus and CEO of the startup, Suyash Singh, said the two satellites will give a big boost to data collection and the evolving needs of defence customers. 'Our sensor stack has already been tested on over 500 aerial test flights, backed by a proprietary signal processing toolchain, the success of the POEM payload, the Drishti (1.25 m) launch, and purpose-built software to extract actionable insights,' the CEO said. Singh added that the startup will also focus on vertical integration as the clients demand more persistent eyes in the sky, expecting detailed analytics data. Live Events 'GalaxEye's vision to bring reliability and Service Level Agreements to satellite imagery—all-time, all-weather imagery—is a game changer. We've believed in their mission from the start, and with the technology now de-risked, it's time to scale,' said Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, an early investor in the startup. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories To date, the startup has raised $22.09 million over six rounds, with Infosys owning a minority stake worth $17 crore. The firm is currently undergoing mission concept and preliminary design reviews and is strategically positioning itself to expand into high-priority international defence markets, including the United States, West Asia, and Europe.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru space startup GalaxEye to build 2nd EO satellite with 0.5 metres resolution
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based spacetech startup GalaxEye Thursday announced plans to build its second Earth observation satellite , targeting a sharp resolution of 0.5 metres and a revisit time of under three days. The launch is tentatively scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027, with the company also preparing to expand into high-priority international defence markets including the US, West Asia, and Europe. 'The second satellite will mark a significant leap in performance over our first satellite, Mission Drishti, which is expected to launch later this year with a resolution of 1.25 metres. Unlike the first mission, the new satellite will be entirely built in-house — showcasing the company's growing systems integration and manufacturing capabilities,' the firm said. The satellite will deploy GalaxEye's proprietary SyncFusion technology, which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Optical data acquisition to deliver persistent, all-weather, day-and-night imagery. The improved resolution and rapid revisit capability are aimed squarely at mission-critical sectors such as defence, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and urban security. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo 'Building on the experience from Drishti and evolving needs of defence customers, we're thrilled to take the next big step in scaling our constellation and deepening our mission impact. With over 500 aerial test flights, the success of the POEM payload, and our proprietary software stack, we're confident in our ability to deliver sharper, faster, and more reliable Earth observation data,' said Suyash Singh, founder & CEO of GalaxEye. The company is currently undergoing concept and preliminary design reviews for the second mission. It has also indicated that it will scale its production facilities to support full in-house assembly, testing, and deployment — a move that signals deeper vertical integration and autonomy in future missions. Drishti is expected to validate its core technology stack. It builds on a proven sensor suite and a proprietary data processing pipeline, both of which have been extensively tested on drones, aerial platforms, and in space, including during Isro's POEM mission. Their satellites are expected to serve both defence and civilian sectors with real-time, all-weather capabilities. Applications include risk intelligence, border surveillance, urban safety, and disaster response.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
GalaxEye announces development of second satellite for sharper images
GalaxEye, the Bengaluru-based space-tech startup known for Syncfusion SAR-Optical imaging satellite technology, has unveiled plans for its second satellite, signalling a major leap in India's private space new satellite, engineered for near 0.5-metre resolution, is set to deliver sharper, faster geospatial insights—especially for defence, disaster response, and urban security announcement comes as GalaxEye prepares to launch its first satellite, Mission Drishti, later this Drishti, with its 1.25-metre resolution, will demonstrate the world's first fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and multispectral optical sensors in orbit—technology validated through over 500 drone flights and the successful GLX-SQ payload mission aboard ISRO's POEM-4 platform in December SyncFusion Imaging System, tested in the harsh conditions of the South Atlantic Anomaly, proved resilient and capable of delivering rapid, all-weather, high-resolution second satellite will further push the envelope by reducing revisit times to under three days and enhancing spatial resolution, making the constellation more responsive for mission-critical this satellite will be entirely built in-house, underscoring GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration prowess. The company is also planning to scale up its facilities to meet increasing global Singh, Founder & CEO, emphasised, 'Building on the experience from our first satellite and the evolving needs of our defence customers, we're thrilled to take the next big step in scaling our constellation and deepening our mission impact.'advertisementSingh highlighted that the sensor stack and proprietary signal processing toolchain, already proven in space and aerial tests, will underpin this new innovations arrive at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, as nations seek more reliable, persistent satellite data. The second satellite, targeting a launch in late 2026 or early 2027, will support not only defence but also adjacent sectors like maritime awareness and risk its sights set on international markets including the US, West Asia, and Europe, GalaxEye is set to become a key player in the next generation of Earth observation.
