India's growing capabilities: Jaishankar lauds GalaxEye's 'Mission Drishti' marking global breakthrough in all
Published on: May 3, 2026, 6:25 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
In a move that cements India's transition into a high-tier global space power, the successful launch of Mission Drishti on Sunday has signalled the arrival of a new, hybrid space ecosystem where private innovation meets national strategic goals. Developed by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye, the 190 kg satellite--India's largest privately built spacecraft to date--successfully reached orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.
