The satellite was sent into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from California. Modi said the achievement reflects India’s youth-driven innovation and congratulated the team on building the country’s largest privately developed satellite.

 ew Delhi: 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,” 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.