PM Modi lauds GalaxEye milestone as Mission Drishti OptoSAR satellite enters orbit

On 2026-05-03, GalaxEye said its Mission Drishti OptoSAR satellite successfully entered orbit after launch aboard a Falcon 9 from California. The article says the mission features the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, combining electro-optical and SAR sensors into one platform. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly hailed the launch as a milestone for India’s space sector.