PM Modi applauds launching of world's first OptoSAR satellite ‘Mission Drishti’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite ‘Mission Drishti’ by GalaxEye, calling it a testament to the youth's passion for innovation and nation-building.
Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's ‘Mission Drishti’ satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California.
"Mission Drishti by GalaxEye marks a major achievement in our space journey. The successful launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately-built satellite in India is a testament to our youth's passion for innovation and nation-building," PM Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister also congratulated the founders and the entire GalaxEye team, extending his best wishes.
‘Mission Drishti’ is the world's first OptoSAR satellite, integrating electro-optical (EO) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors into a single operational platform, according to the company.
