GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited is an Indian space-tech and Earth observation company developing advanced satellite imaging solutions for defence, infrastructure, agriculture, disaster management and other commercial applications. Founded in 2021 by a team of IIT Madras alumni, the Bengaluru-based company is focused on combining multiple satellite sensors to deliver high-resolution, analysis-ready Earth observation data.

GalaxEye's technology platform is built around OptoSAR, which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical/multispectral imaging on a single satellite platform. This approach is designed to provide Earth observation capabilities across different weather and lighting conditions, addressing limitations associated with relying on optical imagery alone.

What Does GalaxEye Space Solutions Do?

GalaxEye operates in the space technology, satellite imaging and geospatial intelligence segment. Its business focuses on developing satellites and commercialising the data generated from them.

Its key areas include:

• Satellite-based Earth observation

• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

• Optical and multispectral imaging

• OptoSAR technology

• Geospatial datasets

• Satellite imagery

• Defence and surveillance applications

• Infrastructure monitoring

• Agriculture and environmental monitoring

• Disaster management

• Energy, mining and insurance applications

The company's flagship OptoSAR technology is designed to combine radar and optical information, potentially enabling more continuous Earth observation than conventional optical-only satellite systems.

GalaxEye OptoSAR Technology

OptoSAR is one of the key differentiators of GalaxEye Space Solutions. The technology combines SAR and electro-optical/multispectral imaging, allowing complementary datasets to be generated from the same satellite platform.

Optical imaging can provide detailed visual information but can be affected by cloud cover and the availability of daylight. SAR technology can operate during both day and night and can image through cloud cover. GalaxEye's approach is intended to combine these capabilities to produce richer and more reliable Earth observation data.

Mission Drishti

GalaxEye's flagship satellite programme is Mission Drishti, developed around its OptoSAR technology. The company's stated objective is to develop a satellite constellation capable of delivering high-resolution Earth observation data for commercial and strategic applications.

The reference page describes a planned constellation of multiple satellites, with next-generation satellites targeting higher resolution capabilities.

GalaxEye Business Model

The GalaxEye business model is primarily focused on commercialising satellite imagery, geospatial datasets and derived intelligence rather than selling satellites directly to consumers.

Potential revenue streams include:

• Satellite imagery

• Earth observation datasets

• Data subscriptions

• Custom analytics

• Geospatial intelligence

• Government and defence contracts

• Enterprise data solutions

• Mission-specific satellite data services

GalaxEye has also entered into a channel partnership with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for marketing/reselling its OptoSAR satellite data, expanding the company's potential route to market.

GalaxEye Space Solutions – Latest Technology Development

A major recent development came in September 2026, when India's Technology Development Board (TDB) signed an agreement with GalaxEye for ₹63.84 crore of financial support under the Research Development and Innovation Fund.

The project has an approved total cost of ₹247.69 crore and aims to develop a next-generation multisensor satellite capable of sub-0.5 metre OptoSAR imaging, taking the technology from TRL-6 towards TRL-9. The proposed applications include surveillance, human and vehicle detection and target classification.

GalaxEye has also secured a U.S. patent related to its satellite imaging technology that synchronises optical and radar sensors, further strengthening its technology portfolio.