GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup, has announced plans to develop its second satellite, which will deliver 0.5-metre resolution for advanced geospatial data. This satellite, scheduled for launch in late 2026 or early 2027, will enhance capabilities for defence applications and other critical sectors, providing sharper, faster insights.
The new satellite will also reduce revisit time to under three days, improving the utility of its satellite constellation. The company, which developed India’s first SyncFusion SAR-Optical imaging technology, plans to manufacture the satellite entirely in-house, expanding its production and systems integration capabilities.
“This second satellite will mark a significant leap in unlocking richer, more detailed analytical intelligence,” said Suyash Singh, founder & CEO of GalaxEye. The company’s first satellite, Mission Drishti, is set to launch later this year with a resolution of 1.25 metres.
The move is part of GalaxEye’s broader strategy to expand into high-priority international defence markets, including the United States, West Asia, and Europe. Additionally, the satellite will serve sectors like disaster response, urban security, maritime awareness, and risk intelligence.
“The dual-use potential of their technology, spanning defence, national security, and commercial sectors, is truly exciting,” said Vishesh Rajaram, managing partner at Speciale Invest, a seed stage investor in GalaxEye.
At a time of escalating geopolitical conflicts and cross-border threats, nations are actively seeking sharper, more reliable satellite data to safeguard national interests.
Drishti serves as a key milestone in demonstrating the company’s proprietary technology stack. This includes a proven sensor system and data processing pipeline tested over 500 drone flights and spaceflight missions, such as the recent SpaDeX mission onboard ISRO’s POEM platform.
In November last year, the IIT-Madras incubated startup also raised $10 million to accelerate development and support its launches. GalaxEye’s long-term goal is to deploy a constellation of micro-satellites by 2027, which will offer continuous, unparalleled data collection capabilities.
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