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 capabilities.This 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 sectors.The announcement comes as GalaxEye prepares to launch its first satellite, Mission Drishti, later this year.advertisement
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 2024.The SyncFusion Imaging System, tested in the harsh conditions of the South Atlantic Anomaly, proved resilient and capable of delivering rapid, all-weather, high-resolution imagery.GalaxEye's 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 applications.Uniquely, 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 demand.Suyash 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 platform.GalaxEye's 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 intelligence.With 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.
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