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Hans India
3 days 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.
Bahrain This Week
6 days ago
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
'Design Your Future' Campaign Announces Ninth Edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show
The 'Design Your Future' campaign has announced the launch of the ninth edition of its Annual Business Quiz Show, scheduled to take place on 24 August 2025. This announcement coincides with the beginning of the campaign's second edition, launched in strategic partnership with Mastercard, the official knowledge partner for this edition. The Design Your Future initiative is designed to support high school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants in adopting a structured and proactive approach to career planning and development. The Business Quiz Show forms an integral part of the campaign's broader objective to develop and highlight Bahraini talent across key national economic sectors. Participating companies and institutions will engage in quiz-based challenges designed to assess their industry knowledge and analytical skills in areas critical to Bahrain's positioning as a regional business and innovation hub. Registration is currently open for companies and corporates wishing to participate. This year's edition will take place over five evenings, with university students joining company teams to foster collaboration between emerging talents and business professionals. Each evening will focus on a specific sector, where four teams will compete in knowledge-driven rounds covering topics related to Bahrain's economic landscape and sector-specific developments. The sectors featured in this edition include banking, insurance, industry, and general business. Winners from each sector will advance to the final round, which is scheduled for 28 August 2025. Ms. Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of the 'Design Your Future' campaign, stated: 'The Annual Business Quiz Show offers a unique opportunity for university students to engage with leading professionals from Bahrain's foremost companies. This initiative continues to highlight national competencies and provides a platform for future leaders to demonstrate their potential.' The second edition of the Design Your Future campaign will feature a range of exciting programmers and events, including the DYF Business Quiz Show, the DYF Podcast, a host of high-level workshops, and the Skills Hunt event, fostering teamwork, skill-building, and professional growth. The campaign is supported by Mastercard as the knowledge partner, in collaboration with members of the Advisory Committee, including representatives from the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea Association, and certified professionals in career development and skills training. This collective effort contributes to the overall impact and quality of the campaign, helping participants align their aspirations with the evolving requirements of the labour market.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Armed forces launch cyber security exercise
NEW DELHI: The armed forces on Monday launched a 12-day cyber security exercise, called Cyber Suraksha, to simulate real-world threats and reinforce secure practices, the defence ministry said. The exercise is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at the national level, it said in a statement. The cyber domain is among the nine areas identified by the defence ministry for focused intervention this year. 'The exercise is designed to simulate real-world cyber threats, reinforce secure practices, and test the analytical and defensive cyber skills of participants in a high-paced, gamified environment,' the statement said. It is being conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of HQs Integrated Defence Staff. More than 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in it. The Defence Cyber Agency plans to conduct such exercises regularly to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels, the ministry said. In March, defence minister Rajnath Singh said 'cyber, space and information warfare' were turning out to be as potent as conventional military operations, stressing that the armed forces 'must operate jointly and stay future-ready' considering the evolving multi-domain environment and technological advancements. Two days before India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, the website of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a defence public sector undertaking that manufactures tanks and armoured vehicles, was taken down for a thorough audit after a Pakistani hacker group called 'Pakistan Cyber Force' claimed to have defaced it by posting images of a Pakistani flag and a tank.
Biz Bahrain
05-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
'Design Your Future' Campaign Announces Ninth Edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show and Opens Registration for Companies and Banks
The 'Design Your Future' campaign has announced the launch of the ninth edition of its Annual Business Quiz Show, scheduled to take place on 24 August 2025. This announcement coincides with the beginning of the campaign's second edition, launched in strategic partnership with Mastercard, the official knowledge partner for this edition. The Design Your Future initiative is designed to support high school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants in adopting a structured and proactive approach to career planning and development. The Business Quiz Show forms an integral part of the campaign's broader objective to develop and highlight Bahraini talent across key national economic sectors. Participating companies and institutions will engage in quiz-based challenges designed to assess their industry knowledge and analytical skills in areas critical to Bahrain's positioning as a regional business and innovation hub. Registration is currently open for companies and corporates wishing to participate. This year's edition will take place over five evenings, with university students joining company teams to foster collaboration between emerging talents and business professionals. Each evening will focus on a specific sector, where four teams will compete in knowledge-driven rounds covering topics related to Bahrain's economic landscape and sector-specific developments. The sectors featured in this edition include banking, insurance, industry, and general business. Winners from each sector will advance to the final round, which is scheduled for 28 August 2025. Ms. Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of the 'Design Your Future' campaign, stated: 'The Annual Business Quiz Show offers a unique opportunity for university students to engage with leading professionals from Bahrain's foremost companies. This initiative continues to highlight national competencies and provides a platform for future leaders to demonstrate their potential.' The second edition of the Design Your Future campaign will feature a range of exciting programmers and events, including the DYF Business Quiz Show, the DYF Podcast, a host of high-level workshops, and the Skills Hunt event, fostering teamwork, skill-building, and professional growth. The campaign is supported by Mastercard as the knowledge partner, in collaboration with members of the Advisory Committee, including representatives from the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea Association, and certified professionals in career development and skills training. This collective effort contributes to the overall impact and quality of the campaign, helping participants align their aspirations with the evolving requirements of the labour market. For more information on how to get involved or support DYF's initiatives, please contact [email protected]
North Wales Chronicle
29-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Retrieved data from special forces server may hold evidence of murder
The computer system was thought to have been 'irreversibly' wiped. In a statement, the Afghanistan Inquiry said it received information about the whereabouts of the back-up drives in December 2023 and seized data with the help of the Defence Serious Crime Command from undisclosed special forces locations. The system, known to the probe only as ITS1, allegedly contained data relevant to Operation Northmoor: a £10 million investigation set up in 2014 to examine allegations of executions by special forces. The inquiry was previously told the deletion of the server was 'irreversible' and a 'direct disobeyance' to the Royal Military Police's (RMP) demands to 'preserve the data in its entirety'. RMP investigator Jim Priddin told the probe in December 2023 that special forces personnel were 'sheepish' during a meeting about the computer system in 2016. In a statement issued on Thursday, the inquiry said 'terabytes' of data from the back-up drives had been seized. It read: 'In the course of the open hearings in December 2023, the inquiry received information as to the whereabouts of back-up drives of ITS1. 'The inquiry, with the independent support of the Defence Serious Crime Command, seized drives containing terabytes of ITS1 data from (special forces) locations. 'A phased, methodical and highly sophisticated approach has been taken by the inquiry team to explore technical options and allow a forensic examination of the relevant data.' The inquiry said it would create a 'forensically secure master copy' of the data and conduct an 'analytical examination and review of material that is relevant' to the probe. The independent inquiry is examining whether UK special forces had a policy of executing males of 'fighting age' who posed no threat in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. The inquiry is also looking at whether there was an alleged cover-up of illegal activity and inadequate investigation by the RMP.
